by Vincent Payne | Feb 1, 2009 | Club Information
Georgia Canoeing Association, Inc. originated in 1968, largely due to the efforts of Bill Crawford and Horace Holden, who felt a club should be formed to provide a common outlet for canoeist, whether novices or experts, as well as safety and paddling instruction. The...
by William Gatling | Feb 20, 2011 | Safety and Training
The shoulder dislocation is to kayaking, what a blown ACL is to skiing. Why is this injury so dreaded? The pain factor doesn’t seem to drive the fear into our hearts; it’s the thought of having to go through surgery, the thought of sitting idle through...
by William Gatling | Aug 15, 2010 | Safety and Training
In beginning whitewater class, I was advised to use a right handed paddle with a 90 degree feather. I assumed that this was correct, after all these folks were certified by AWA – New York. Well people, after a few runs on the river my wrist was sore from bending...
by William Gatling | Jan 27, 2010 | Georgia
The Dawson Forest section of the Etowah River begins on Hwy 9 below Dawsonville Ga at a newly constructed ramp and parking lot. The parking is spacious and put is large graveled steps. Dawson Forest is a great place for a fun paddle and spotting wildlife. On a recent...
by Shirley Tharp | Jun 21, 2010 | Safety and Training
White Water Boating Is Safer Than You Think (Really!) Apparently white water tragedies make good press; after all, most kayaking, rafting, and canoeing accidents are widely reported in local papers and on the evening news. This creates an illusion that the sport is...
