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Author: Alton Chewning

Exploring the Mississippi Headwaters

By Alton Chewning Posted on November 9, 2025 Posted in Articles, Carolina Paddler

Exploring the Mississippi River Headwaters A Carolina Paddler “Different Waters” Article Written by Jim Butler Photography by Jim Butler and Dave Hammond ∞  The Mississippi River is the fourth longest river in the world and the largest on the continent, …

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Special Announcement from Commander Greenstreet

By Alton Chewning Posted on October 30, 2025 Posted in Announcement

*SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT* Commander Greenstreet takes pleasure in announcing that John Gillespie, (Captain Tipover) and Robin Gordon, (Sergeant Slatts) are herewith members in good standing of the GREENSTREET IRREGULARS.   Howard Du Bose was a vital force in the Carolina Canoe …

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Candidates for 2026 CCC Board

By Alton Chewning Posted on October 29, 2025 Posted in Announcement

New Candidates Announced. The Nominating Committee is proud to present to the CCC membership the following candidates for the open positions on the 2026 Board: Education Chair, Membership Chair. Electronic voting begins on November 12 and ends November 27th. The …

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Big Times on a Low Dan

By Alton Chewning Posted on October 23, 2025 Posted in Articles, Carolina Paddler

Big Times on a Low Dan a Carolina Paddler article by Randy DiCello ∞ Last Saturday, CCC paddlers gathered on the Dan River for the eighth annual Fall Colors paddle. Even with all the activities going on, we still had …

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If you think you don’t need a drysuit…

By Alton Chewning Posted on October 12, 2025 Posted in Articles, Carolina Paddler

If you think you don’t need a drysuit… By Teresa Gryder a Carolina Paddler Shared Article ∞ When I first moved to the Pacific Northwest I already had a drysuit I had purchased for teaching rescue in the frigid Nantahala River …

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September 2024 Carolina Paddler Table of Contents

By Alton Chewning Posted on October 8, 2025 Posted in Carolina Paddler, Tables of Content

Carolina Paddler Table of Contents Here are the articles posted in September of 2025. “Is a River Alive?” by Robert Macfarlane a Book Report by Jeff Hatcher Rivers have a life of their own, and like us, they change.  Towards an Ethical Code …

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Three Days on the Roanoke River

By Alton Chewning Posted on September 25, 2025 Posted in Articles, Carolina Paddler, Paddler

Three Days on the Roanoke River March 29-31, 2025 a Carolina Paddler article by Jim Butler. Photography by Jim Butler and Rich Nathan The Roanoke River runs 410 miles through southern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. It has been an …

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Toward an Ethical Code for Whitewater Leaders

By Alton Chewning Posted on September 16, 2025 Posted in Articles, Carolina Paddler

Toward an Ethical Code for Whitewater Leaders By Teresa Gryder A Carolina Paddler Shared Article ∞ We were brainstorming for the revision of the AW Safety Code. It was April 11, 2023. The group involved was a who’s who of people who’ve …

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CCC Board Openings for 2026

By Alton Chewning Posted on September 14, 2025 Posted in Announcement

∞ Founded in 1969, with over 800 single and household members, the Carolina Canoe Club is one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious paddling clubs in the United States. The success of the club stands on the participation of …

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August 2025 Carolina Paddler Table of Contents

By Alton Chewning Posted on September 13, 2025 Posted in Carolina Paddler, Tables of Content

Carolina Paddler Table of Contents Here are the articles posted in August of 2025. A Bridge Too Far by Alton Chewning Would a paddling trip on the San Francisco Bay include the Golden Gate? How to Park Your Kayak by  Teresa …

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