Daredevil Al Faussett
Author: Alton Chewning
Do you have Closet Paddlers?
We’re Looking for Paddlers! Are Paddlers taking up your valuable closet space? Would you like to see them out and serving a good cause? Carolina Paddler has been the CCC’s journal since 2022 but before it came the Paddler. The …
Falls Whitewater Park Update
Falls Whitewater Park Update by Elizabeth Gardner a Paddler Archive Article Editor’s note: This is an update on the long-anticipated Neuse River project but maybe not the one you were expecting. This article by the diligent Elizabeth Gardner first appeared …
Polio Creek
Polio Creek Written and Illustrated by William Nealy A Carolina Paddler Reprint Editor’s Note: This writing by William Nealy appeared in the book, First Descents, published by Menasha Ridge Press in 1989. Edited by Cameron O’Connor and John Lazenby. William Nealy was one …
Something Dennis Does Well
Something Dennis Does Well a Carolina Paddler Article by Alton Chewning ∞ The rascal in me wants to start off with this statement, “Dennis Huntley finally found something he’s good at.” Some people might say, “Well he’s a pretty good …
Paddle Technology 101: Offset
Werner Strike offset paddle -photo courtesy of Werner Paddles
Paddle Technology 101: Offset by Jim Mazzola a Carolina Paddler article ∞ When it comes to buying a new paddle there is always a discussion about length and to a lesser degree, about feather angle. Recently, the underlying trend has …
Paddling in Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands.
Paddling in Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands by Jim Butler a Carolina Paddler Article ∞ I have been a passionate paddler most of my life and for some reason I am attracted to paddling rivers and have done little paddling on …
River Exploration in the Southern Appalachians
River Exploration in the Southern Appalachians By Payson Kennedy A Carolina Paddler Reprint Editor’s Note: This writing by Payson Kennedy originally appeared in the book, First Descents, published by Menasha Ridge Press in 1989. Edited by Cameron O’Connor and John …
January 2026 Carolina Paddler Table of Contents
Carolina Paddler Table of Contents Here are the articles posted in January of 2026. The Dry Suit Learning Curve and How I Survived It by Casey Mason You just plopped down a big chunk of money and you’re done, right? …
Paddle Wheels
Paddle Wheels a Carolina Paddler article by Alton Chewning ∞ As paddlers we have basic needs. A boat, a paddle and a little extra gear. A river or lake or other body of water to paddle on. Maybe a friend …