How to Access the Middle Haw?
How to Access the Middle Haw? a Carolina Paddler Article By Bob Brueckner and Alton Chewning -The Bynum Mill access is closed. Gates locked. The Haw River is running, and you want to get on the Middle, maybe just …
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Coming Soon to the Haw River State Trail in Chatham County
Coming Soon to the Haw River State Trail in Chatham County a Carolina Paddler Article By Gretchen Smith (text and photography unless noted) -Things are starting to happen at the Haw River State Trail in Chatham County. Here are the …
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John Kobak and the Keel-Haulers Scale
John Kobak and the Keel-Haulers Scale a Carolina Paddler article By Alton Chewning -Let’s get this stated right off. The Keel-Haulers scale began as a means of self-assessment, not for comparing rivers. Paddlers could give themselves a quick test and …
Chicken Bridge Wayfaring Sign
More wayfaring signs have been installed on the Haw River. The latest are on Chicken Bridge. The purpose is to help river users identify their locations, especially in case of emergencies. The signs are installed by the NCDOT as part …
Now’s the time. Be a candidate for the CCC Board Openings.
Consider running for an office on the CCC Board Openings. The time is getting close for the Nominating Committee to present the new slate of candidates for the open positions on the CCC Board. The announcement will be made on …
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Keel-Hauling the Triangle
Keel-Hauling the Triangle a Carolina Paddler Article By Zach Schiada (A Self Assessment and Open Discussion) -The most commonly used river rating system is the International Scale of River Difficulty, which goes from Class I (Easy, fast-moving water with small …
Carolina Paddler August 2024 Table of Contents
August 2024 Carolina Paddler Table of Contents -Rafting Up for America by Alton Chewning Bring strangers of different persuasions together in a raft, send them through challenging water and watch the “transformative nature of shared experience.” You, Me and the CCC by …
The Mystery of River Gauges
The Mystery of River Gauges By Mitch Lloyd A Carolina Paddler article -Editor’s note: Mitch Lloyd is the President of the Lumber River Canoe Club and often writes about coastal river hydrology and culture. Mitch gave his permission to use …
Carolina Paddler July 2024 Table of Contents
July 2024 Carolina Paddler Table of Contents Glimpses From a Ten-Day Week A Carolina Paddler photo essay by Dennis Huntley and Alton Chewning Images remain, like framed memories of a pleasant dream. The Week of Rivers expands a week to embrace moments and memories …
CCC Board Openings for 2024-25
CCC Board Openings for 2024-2025 -Founded in 1969 and with 850 members, the Carolina Canoe Club is one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious paddling clubs in the United States. This success is built on the participation of …