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

Manuverer July 8, 2023 July 8, 2023Coordinators Column

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…

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Trip Leading and Leadership

Manuverer May 4, 2023 May 4, 2023Coordinators Column

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…

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From the CPA Coordinator: Roll, Roll, Roll Your Boat

Manuverer March 25, 2023 March 25, 2023Coordinators Column

Almost everyone wants to learn to roll their kayak. It looks cool, it’s fun, and it’s a way to cool off in the summer. It’s the fastest self-rescue but it’s not the only self-rescue that you should be doing. Rolling is not an essential skill required to kayak safely. (Note…

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Coordinators Column: Cold Water Paddling

Manuverer November 28, 2022 November 28, 2022Coordinators Column

First I would like to thank everyone for their support in electing me as the Coordinator.  I am looking forward to a new year that will include many training events, day trips, car camping and kayak camping.  For all of these activities to happen, we will need volunteers to help…

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