The Colors of Paddling
Have you ever noticed how some people show up on the river and their gear appears to be a hastily arranged carnival parade? Lots of bright colors with no clear idea of coordination? Like a baby sibling outfitted them? …
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The Rules of Stoke
By Sarah Ruhlen Losing the agenda, learning to define my own stoke in life and to find it everywhere, overcoming the depression amoeba, why I can’t quit paddling. This is probably the longest I’ve gone without posting my writing, …
Quiz and Coming Attractions
RAPID QUIZ -This quiz first appeared in the January 5, 1975 edition. It is not credited but presumed to be the work of the editor, Steve Erikson. Test your knowledge of rapids’ names. Match the rapids on the left …
Larry’s Tips No. 4: The Ouch Pouch
Larry’s Tips: The Ouch Pouch CCC Paddler tip #4, The Ouch Pouch, by Larry Ausley I’ve been playing around some with ways to reorganize my on-water first aid supplies and kit. Most of the times I’ve needed first aid …
Blame Game
Joe Berry, The Man, The Myth, The Myth-Man Man, I got caught by one of my own tricks. That Alton Chewning is the real deal. Now I know how it feels when one of you lovely people is kind enough …
CCC History
First 10 Presidents of CCC Soon after I became the editor of Carolina Paddler, Joe Berry gave me a shout-out on Facebook. One reply was, “If he’s so smart, let him name the first 1O presidents of the CCC.” Well, …
Recreation plan will be developed for Bynum Dam
Work will begin in early 2022 on a recreation plan for the Bynum Hydroelectric Project on the Haw River, licensee Andrew McMahan said. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a 40-year license to McMahan on Oct. 8, 2021, for the …
The Paddler Upcoming
Fellow Awesome members of the Carolina Canoe Club, Now that The Paddler has gone live I would like to say a few…ok many words about what to expect in the future along with many job opportunities that pay a ton …
Why I Paddle
Why Paddle? A reflection on my paddling journey. A neighbor recently asked me why I paddle as often as I do. “Because I can”, although accurate, didn’t seem to be an appropriate answer. Recent months and years of paddling …