The Paddler AKA Carolina Paddler Hi everyone. Hope this goes out before the start of Week of Rivers. This is the first edition of a new version of the venerable “Paddler” of CCC lore. In order to give this journal a new start and not …
Hi, I’m Alton Chewning, the new editor for The Paddler. William Holman asked me to take over this position and I’m eager to try it. I’ll have new announcements soon but if any CCC members would like to share story …
Carolina Canoe Club Members, We are still selling Paul Ferguson Guidebooks to club members and to retailers. If you are wanting one and have not reserved one yet ensure you go to the book sales reservation event page linked below …
Books, Books, Books, Get your Paul Ferguson Guidebooks! Read more »
I asked Alton Chewning to talk to paddlers and write up a story for The Paddler based off of his experiences on Tom Womble’s Nantahala River weekend. Well he came through beautifully on this one, well worth the read; …
I mentioned in a previous story that we had some exciting news coming up. Well I believe we are far enough in the process to announce it. The Awesome Mr. Paul Ferguson graciously donated all of his remaining guidebooks to …
Emergency Contacts If you are incapacitated on the river/lake/ocean, can the people in your group contact your emergency contacts? How will/do they know? In a more formal tripping environment, group emergency contacts and float plans may be generated and available …
Current news in the Carolina Canoe Club; FUTURE EVENTS Our Calendar is almost full up till WOR! One weekend in June has nothing planned as of yet! Don’t be afraid to be the first to schedule an event or …
Tip 2 Quick release for the other end of the tether Here’s a quick tip to help increase the safety of tow tethers (aka “Cowtails”) you might be using on your rescue PFD. I am not advocating the use of …
5 days until the budget opens for voting then 15 days to vote! For anyone that still doesn’t know who I am, I am the Safety Chair in my second year of the position thanks to the 16 and 19 …
The Carolina Paddler Profiles are the stories of unique paddlers in the Club. Some are new, some are distinguished, some are civic minded, some are just plain interesting. If you know someone who you think has a good story, please …
