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George's Paddling Blog March 2009 Archive

By George Sayour, About.com Guide to Paddling

Kayaking for Cancer!

Tuesday March 31, 2009
This is really cool. Every year when the American Cancer Society has their annual Relay for Life event, these kayakers take it to the water and paddle from Miami ... Read More

Its Getting Shallow Down Here

Sunday March 29, 2009
I just got back from a little paddling adventure up around Lake Okeechobee, just north of South Florida, in a place called Fisheating Creek. To say that things are ... Read More

Watch Out for Those Gators!

Wednesday March 25, 2009
I still remember like it was yesterday when alligators were on the endangered species list and to see one was an unusual encounter. Well, I may ... Read More

Florida Senate Bill 886 Could Affect Youth Canoeing and Kayaking

Monday March 23, 2009
In two days the Florida Senate will meet on Bill 886 which will correct a faulty Florida Supreme Court ruling that limits the legality of parental waivers. Specifically the ... Read More

Don't Forget Anything!

Saturday March 21, 2009
If you haven't paddled in a while and if you haven't properly stored your gear in one place, it can be easy to forget things on your first time out ... Read More

What are they talking about?

Thursday March 19, 2009
Have you ever met a whitewater paddler and wondered what language they were speaking? Generation-X boaters, company reps, and the entourage that follow the whitewater scene definitely have a ... Read More

2 Days to NAWFest!

Wednesday March 18, 2009
The paddling season is definitely here! The Northern Alabama Whitewater Festival kicks off in just under two days. NAWFest, as it's affectionately known, is two day multi-location whitewater ... Read More

How's Your Kayak Paddle?

Saturday March 14, 2009
The dawn of the new paddling season brings with it a time to check over your gear. As long as took the necessary steps to properly store your kayak gear ... Read More

Why Do You Paddle?

Thursday March 12, 2009
Paddling is one of those activities that draws participants with varying intentions and for very different reasons. Some paddle for adventure and excitement while others paddle for the serenity ... Read More

West Virginia Whitewater Rafting: It's Time!

Monday March 9, 2009
Featuring some of the best whitewater rafting in the country, West Virginia rafting season is almost here. Sure there are people out on the water already, but April will ... Read More

Practice Rolling in a Pool

Saturday March 7, 2009
With things warming up around the country and the beginning of the whitewater season on the horizon it would be a good idea to practice your rolls from now. ... Read More

Geronimo!! Kayaking Over Outlet Falls in Washington State

Wednesday March 4, 2009
Wow! If you're a whitewater enthusiast you've got to check out these pictures of Ben Stokesburry kayaking over 69 foot Outlet Falls in Glenwood, Washington. Outlet Falls is a barely known ... Read More

March Paddling Festivals

Monday March 2, 2009
Alright, March is here and that means that paddling festivals will be going on all over the country. Everything from small local events to larger events that draw from ... Read More

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