Nantahala
A late summer lap was sent in terrific style yesterday, September 8, by several club members. A few choice photos are above (Left to right: group picture; Ted Jean taking an ice bath at lesser wesser falls; Brian Hamilton attaining …
Author: Jason Jones
Southern Appalachian Whitewater Hall of Fame
It’s that time of year again. We’re proud to note the admission of several CCC members to the Southern Appalachian Whitewater Hall of Fame class of 2026! Class of 2026 inductees: https://www.southernappalachianwhitewater.org/ Information about this year’s induction event: September 26, …
WOR Making A Difference:
Why is Joe Berry talking about Swiffer product refills? Because: “Good things happen on the river.” In the summer of 2017, CCC members Trish Hipgrave and Tom Womble became unplanned paddling partners on the Tuck’s gorge section. What started with …
ACA Kayaking (& Canoeing!) 101 // Jordan Lake // $15
Howdy folks! There is an awesome beginners’ event coming up this Saturday state-wide: the ACA’s “Kayaking (& Canoeing!) 101”. Again: _THIS_Saturday (May 16). Short notice on my end, sorry. Sites are up all over the state if this sounds like …
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Haw River Cleanup
Come clean up the Haw! 9-12 Robeson Canoe Launch. Family/beginner friendly. Contact Jason Jones if you have any interest in coming and we’ll keep you in the loop! This is a great flat water venue for less experienced paddlers, like …
Notice of Budget Voting Period
This is the 7-day notice of the designated voting period for the 2026 budget. The 2026 voting Period is scheduled to begin on March 26 and conclude April 2. Voting will take place on the CCC website during that time. The board’s proposed …
Rusty, Crusty & Dusty – But Stylin’ (Middle-Lower Haw 2/28/26 trip)
Last Saturday we had a motley crew of Shane Brown, Gary Cousino, Brooks Burleson, Jim Clarke, Chris Mattox and some weirdo in a metal canoe with dogs. Water levels were low but this crew was mostly out for the sunshine …
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New Year’s Day Sax Lake Paddle Trip
On New Year’s day 2026 a small handful of club members (myself, Alton Chewning, Roy Siggins, Colin Harrington, and Jim Butler) joined forces with the “Polar Paddle” put on by the Haw River Canoe & Kayak Co. at the backwater …
$500 Matching Donation Offer for Greenstreet Fund (EXPIRES 12/31/25)
(I.) CATCHING YOU UP: As you may have read in recent club news, a new education fund has been endowed with $2,000 in memory of legendary club member Howard Dubois, A.K.A. “Commander Greenstreet.” The mission of the fund is to …
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Zoom link for fall member meeting tonight 8-9pm
The link for tonight’s online fall member meeting 8-9 pm discussing downriver racing is here: Zoom Meeting I will have the link open by 7:50 pm tonight. Cheers! Jason