Playin’ Ocoee
Our group headed to the Ocoee on Thursday, July 8, as a WOR trip, to play, slice and dice the river at an intermediate level. Got to the put-in at 11 and on the river around 11:45, and off the …
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Middle and Lower Haw Trip
We had a great group of 33 paddlers take on the Middle Haw consisting of all skill levels from instructors to true novice paddlers. There were also several experienced paddlers with the group taking their first time down this section …
A day with the Broad
A wonderful day punctuated by a little rain and thunder. River was at 1800cfs with the temp ranging from 70-80 degrees. Jen Cope completed her PFD dry hair. No swims one roll.
Noli & Nanty: Getting back to “normal”
When a last-minute work event cancellation freed up my weekend, I quickly scrambled to make some plans to get out to the mountains to paddle. With no rain in the forecast and the Nolichucky slowly dropping, I figured it would …
L3 River Safety & Rescue Skills course
If you ever thought a day of paddling wore you out, you should try CC William’s Skills course workout! Great day in the water with a couple of great instructors and we finally have our first CCC Safety and Rescue …
Nanty/Tuck weekend
Amazing trip on the Nantahala Saturday and the Tuckasegee on Sunday. Great weather both days. PFDs of both rivers for most of our group. The Nantahala paddle was Nathan Anderson, Chris Brewer, Jen Hodge, David Humphreys, and Gerald Keplinger. Everyone …
South Fork Holston
We had 4 boats and 5 people on the SF Holston run. Theresa and I were in the Tandum Equif, Rich Ruhlan was in his open canoe and Jim Lenburg and Vance Parker were in kayaks. The SFH is a …
CCC Easter Trip 2021
It’s a sad day when all three rivers we did are not listed among the selections in the trip report drop down menu!!!! GRRRRR!!!! For the 3 day weekend we had about 20 paddlers take part. Thurs nite the temps …
April Day on the Eno
April 1, found me on the Eno River (@4 feet) with CCC friends, John F, Bob B, Rick S, Jeff D, and John McD. “My Goodness Joanie,” I could hear my mother say, “You are blessed with the best!” The …
Haw Trip Cancelled BUT Falls Dam instead
River forecasting can be difficult, as I found out last week when The Middle- Lower Haw Trip had to be cancelled due to very high water. More than 24 hours earlier I changed the trip to Falls Dam, and FB …