Nantahala Race Redoux
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 …
Category: Carolina Paddler
Water Words: “Down to the River”
Carolina Paddler Book Report: “Down to the River” Written by Caitlynne Garland Illustrated by Marian Gorin Our book reporters are Hadley and Dylan Mcpeake and Tucker and Cora Chandler. “Down to the River” is a water safety book recommended …
Lost Rapids of the Haw
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 …
Carolina Paddler October 2022 Table of Contents
In this issue of Carolina Paddler: •A Celebration of Life for Sarah Elizabeth Ruhlen Family and friends gathered in Bryson City on September 24th to share the joy and memories of Sarah Ruhlen. •Larry’s Tips No. 7: Lights and Whistles …
Water Words: Red Kayak
Water Words: “Red Kayak” By Priscilla Cummings Penguin Group, 2006 208 pages Report by J.J. Payano “Red Kayak” is a fictional book. Characters: Brady likes oyster fishing and crabbing with his friends J.T. and Digger. J.T. likes Green Tea with …
Ask Dr. Shuttle
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 …
Larry’s Tips No. 7: Lights and Whistles
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) …
A Celebration of Life for Sarah Elizabeth Ruhlen
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 …
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Carolina Paddler September 2022 Table of Contents
In this issue of Carolina Paddler: •Fear, Confidence and the Green Narrows •Larry’s Tips No. 6: The Pillid •Water Words: “A History of Whitewater Paddling In Western North Carolina” -In the next edition, Carolina Paddler will have an article on …
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Fear, Confidence and the Green Narrows
Adam Davis had a new kayak, a sporty little rec boat he’d taken over from his dad. He’d paddled on the upper Haw with a friend and was bitten by the kayaking bug. Adam started watching paddling videos and saw …