From the CPA Coordinator: Mindful Paddling

By Paula Hubbard Recently I paddled with a friend who does meditation paddles. He told me a little about what he does and we did a few mindful moments on our paddle that day. This started me thinking. I do some meditation practice and it is usually about clearing my mind, but this was more about awareness of everything around …

Why and Where We Paddle: From the CPA Coordinator Paula Hubbard

Paddling season is in full swing.  We have had training events, practice sessions, and now it’s time to go out and paddle.  Thanks to our trip leaders and piracy captains, the calendar is filling up with paddles for every ability level.  Why and Where We Paddle Everyone has different motivations for paddling.  Some paddle for exercise, others paddle for the …

Trip Leading and Leadership

You don’t need to be the fastest paddler to lead a trip. You don’t need to roll to lead a trip. You don’t need to paddle in big conditions to lead a trip. You don’t need to be the best paddler to lead a trip. What you do need is the willingness to plan paddles, share places where you like …