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http://www.chrisj.winisp.net/ Cool articles, stories & links
http://www.aristotle.net/~lajones/index.html Nice photos & trip reports of the Green Narrows, Gauley, Tallulah, etc...
http://www.boatingbeta.com Nice web site with information on rivers within a couple of hour drive of the Asheville area
http://www.tennesseepaddle.com/ Very nice site, lists of Tenn. rivers with descriptions, put-in/take-out info, hiking, rock climbing & camping
http://playak.com/ Worldwide playboating spots, photos, articles & links
http://www.mindspring.com/~stowehol/ka.htm Nice surf kayaking web page, good links & info on how to surf the ocean waves
http://www.canoekayak.com/ Canoe & kayak magazine only recent issue on line, but still good reading
http://pages.prodigy.net/mdagostino/homepage/demoh.htm Cool photos, check out the "Carnage Gallery"
http://www.drysuit-repair.com/ These folks are out of Bryson City and will fix your drytop gaskets for you. Nice!
http://www.kayakguide.com Has nice listing of flatwater paddling routes organized by state
http://www.nps.gov/neri/bridgeday.htm Not a paddling page, but lots of people paddle the New on Bridge Day, held each year after Gauley Fest weekend. |
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| River Information |
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Duke Power Lake Information via Phone (including Green River) 1-800-829-LAKE
http://www.nwsserfc.noaa.gov/ Good site - National Weather Service SE River Forecast Center
http://www.tva.gov/river/recreation/ocoeesched.htm Ocoee release schedule for 2001
http://www.surfinfo.com/html/tides.html Surf information, tides, waves, surfcams, etc.
http://lakeinfo.tva.gov/htbin/streaminfo TVA reported stream flows
http://wwwnc.usgs.gov/rt-cgi/gen_tbl_pg North Carolina Streamflow info USGS
http://tn.waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/current?type=flow Tennessee Streamflow info USGS
http://www2.emji.net/haw/water.shtml Haw River levels & good descriptions of conditions at different levels
http://www.neuseriver.com/ Neuse River info, levels, water quality, etc...
http://www.saludariver.net Some photos of the Saluda rapids by the Zoo & phone number for releases
http://www.nantahalapower.com/lakelev.html Nantahala river & lake level information, you can see the direction the lake is going, not kept up to date but helpful phone numbers
http://iwin.nws.noaa.gov/iwin/nc/hydro.html Interactive Weather Information Network info on river levels, Cape Fear, Neuse, Haw, etc.
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/gauges AWA listing of river level links
http://www.thehaw.org Nice website devoted to the Haw River Trail
http://www.lrh-wc.usace.army.mil/wc/whitewater.html Gauley, Bluestone, New, Russell Fork, etc. levels & release schedules
http://epec.saw.usace.army.mil/dssfalls.txt Real time levels for Little and Flat Rivers
http://epec.saw.usace.army.mil/dssjord.txt Another page for Haw & Morgan Creek levels
http://www.ncsu.edu/paddletrails/ Good maps & info on NC Coastal Paddle Trails |
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| Events & Organizers |
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http://www.paddlingevents.com/ Charlotte area canoe races, kayak races, and kayak polo
http://www.canoecornelius.org/ Homesite of the Lake Norman/Canoe Cornelius Fishing and Paddle Sports Festival
http://www.carolinacanoeclub.com/ Carolina Canoe Club site has trip schedule, clinic & membership information
http://www.outdoorsetc.com/
Outdoors Etc – Offering kayak tours on Lake Davidson and Mountain
Island Lake as well as other destinations; they offer guided 2
hour and all day trips. (704) 892-1848
http://www.whitewaterslalom.org Has listing for rodeo, wildwater, slalom, training camps & festivals as well as results of recent events |
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| Campgrounds |
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http://turkeycreekcampground.com Campground in the Nantahala Area
Wesser Campground no web site 828-488-8708 (Campground in the Nantahala Area)
http://www.reserveusa.com Battle Run, WV campground on Summersville Lake |
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| Clubs & Organizations |
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http://www.americanwhitewater.org/ Tons of information on WW events, safety, river levels, etc.
http://www.carolinakayakpolo.org Carolina Kayak Polo Club (based in Charlotte)
http://www.georgiacanoe.org/ Georgia Canoe Association
http://ccadc.org/ Canoe Club of Washington, DC. Check out the photo gallery!
http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/carolinapaddlersassembly Another yahoo paddling club southeastern NC, mainly flatwater
http://www.whitewaterslalom.org Has listing for rodeo, wildwater, slalom, training camps & festivals as well as results of recent events
http://www.seayackers.com Seayackers – A regional club of sea kayakers based in Columbia SC, but with many local members.
http://www.carolinacanoeclub.com Carolina Canoe Club – This club of canoeist and kayakers are based in Raleigh and embark on many different types of paddling trips. The site has trip schedule, clinic & membership information
http://www.carolinabergs.com Carolina Berg Wanderers – A general outdoors group involved in numerous activities such as paddling, hiking and bicycling. They are based in Charlotte and meet monthly. |
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| Safety |
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http://www.isu.edu/outdoor/riverpap.htm Analysis of whitewater river accidents
http://www.rescue3.com/ The leader in SWR training & a great source for materials
http://www.safetystore.com/ First Aid supplies, throwbags, etc.
http://www.ruffwear.com/products/floatcoat/ For those who paddle with their canine friends, a PFD just for them! Or maybe a Powerbone? |
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| Boat Manufacturers |
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http://www.dagger.com/
http://www.perceptionkayaks.com/
http://www.pyranha.com/
http://www.riotkayaks.com/
http://www.prijon.com/
http://www.wavesport.com/
http://www.madrivercanoe.com/
http://www.customkayak.com/
http://www.necky.com/
http://www.cdkayak.com/
http://www.waldensports.com/
http://www.wildesnessystems.com/ |
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| Gear Manufacturers |
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http://www.maddoghelmets.com/ whitewater helmet manufacturer
http://www.lidds.com/ whitewater helmet manufacturer
http://www.gratefulheads.com/ whitewater helmet manufacturer
http://www.shredready.com/ whitewater helmet manufacturer
http://www.kayakstore.com/ whitewater paddle & gear manufacturer will sell direct
http://www.sealsskirts.com sprayskirt manufacturer
http://www.waterstick.com/ paddle manufacturer
http://www.lightningpaddles.com/ paddle manufacturer
http://www.wernerpaddles.com/ paddle manufacturer
http://www.atpaddle.com/ paddle manufacturer
http://www.lotusdesigns.com/ PFD manufacturer
http://www.kokatat.com/ watersports wear, PFDs, drytops, etc.
http://www.stohlquist.com/ drytops, PFDs, layers
http://www.harmonygear.com/ paddles, PFDs, clothing, safety gear, etc manufacturer
http://www.extrasport.com/ PFDs, whitewater, flatwater
http://www.nrsweb.com/ manufacturer of all sorts of paddling gear, will sell direct, also has used classifieds, & sells camping gear, check out Great Deals page! |
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http://boatertalk.comgreat place to buy & sell boats as well as gear, cool message board as well
http://www.paddling.net/ another good place to buy & sell gear, classifieds organized by state, |
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| Retailers |
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www.campmor.com Comprehensive selection of camping supplies & gear at very good prices
http://www.greatoutdoorprovision.com/ local retailer in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem areas
www.kayakersltd.com On line retailer retailer out of Georgia, has used stuff for sale as well
http://www.kayakoutfitting.com/ On line retailer sells all sorts of foam & glue, click on tips to see how to outfit your squirt, C1 or canoe
http://www.oakorchardcanoe.com/ Huge selection of touring and whitewater boats. Also offers custom fabricated truck racks and accessories
http://www.outdoorplay.com/ Good online retailer
http://www.outdoorsetc.com/ Local retailer in the Lake Norman area. They also offer 2 hour, all day, and over night kayak tours. Rentals. Roll clinics in the store pond
http://www.overstock.com/ Not a great selection, but super deals if they have it in stock
http://www.patagonia.com/ Outdoor clothing, etc.
http://www.rei-outlet.com/ Have good deals on camping, hiking gear here as well
http://www.riverratsports.com/ On line retailer sells a wide range of paddling products.
www.SierraTradingPost.com Great prices on all sorts of camping gear & clothing. Most is closeouts, overstocks or seconds
http://www.whitewatervideo.com/ Whitewater & calmwater videos for sale
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http://www.barrierislandkayaks.com/ Barrier Island Trips, rentals, instruction, etc.
http://www.canoevirginia.com/ Canoe & kayak the James River Basin, checkout the kayaker paddling a rapid in 10" of water without a helmet! Very nice map, click on photo to see.
http://www.endlessriveradventures.com/ kayak & rock climbing instruction, rafting & kayaking trips, plus wavesport dealer
http://www.greatoutdoorprovision.com/local retailer with 5 NC locations, trips, demos, etc.
www.hroconline.com Instruction, store, & trips near Hanging Rock State Park Winston-Salem area
http://www.noc.com/ Nantahala Outdoor Center, on line store, lessons, trips, rafting, etc.
http://www.oakorchardcanoe.com/ Huge selection of touring and whitewater boats. Also offers custom fabricated truck racks and accessories
http://www.outdoorsetc.com/ local retailer in the Lake Norman area. They also offer 2 hour, all day, and over night kayak tours. Roll clinics in the store pond
http://www.tidewateradventures.com/ ECO tours along the NC coast
http://www.wildriveroutfitters.com/ touring outfitter & retailer
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