A Carolina Paddler story TRISARAHTOPS AND THE GORILLA Photography and text by Alton Chewning For many people -racers and fans- Sarah Ruhlen was the spirit of the Green Race. The sprite that raced from place to place, emerging one moment …
Up the Creek… Without a Paddle a Carolina Paddler article by Larry Ausley Much of the mental game that goes along with paddling is the planning (both in advance of the trip and as in-the-moment of the water right in …
Editor’s Note: As Paul mentions below, this article, “Nantahala Race Redoux” is a follow up to a much earlier article called, “Trying to Go Fast.” Please give a read of the original story and be sure to look at the …
Lost Rapids of the Haw by Zach Schiada Often, I seem to find myself interested in the niche or what some might consider weird experiences in whitewater paddling. This sometimes leads me to explore creeks that are not documented as …
Ask Dr. Shuttle • by Mark Brenneman Mark takes a humorous look at the fine art of setting shuttle. This article appeared in the Canoe Cruisers Association’s newsletter, Cruiser, in the September-October 2022 issue. When asked how long we should …
by Larry Ausley Be Seen. Be Heard. Paddlers enjoy a great deal of freedom from a myriad of boating laws that powerboaters and sailors have to meet. At least in NC, paddlers don’t need to register (nor pay registration fees) …
Sarah Ruhlen, the young guiding light of the Carolina Canoe Club, passed away on August 3, 2022. She was 26 years old. Sarah had a special place in the club but also in the much larger paddling community. As her …
A Celebration of Life for Sarah Elizabeth Ruhlen Read more »
by Larry Ausley Who likes Nalgene water bottles (raises hand)? Who likes convenience (raises hand)? Who likes multi-tasker tools (raises hand)? Take a look at the Nalgene Pillid cap. It’s an inexpensive add-on to any wide-mouth Nalgene bottle that provides …
The U.S. National Whitewater Center opened in Charlotte, N.C., in 2006, with two established goals: provide a world class training facility for American athletes participating in the Olympic discipline of canoe slalom and to provide a unique boating course for …
Some gear is meant to get soggy. Some is not. I like to keep each in its own realm. For gear that is not meant to get wet or simply just creates added weight (or mold) when it does get …
