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Last updated May 7th, 2004 |
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| MY FAVORITE PADDLING LINKS |
Do you know a URL that belongs here? send me email: rivermonk@earthlink.net
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http://www.worldkayak.com now the World Kayak Federation (WKF) has a web page! That EJ has outdone himself this time. | American Whitewater The mission of AW is to conserve and restore America's whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely. | American Canoe Association - ACA serves the Nation's Paddlers by Helping Ensure Safe, Enjoyable, and Quality Recreation Opportunities on America's Waterways. | USA Canoe and Kayak The USACK - is the membership division of the United States Canoe and Kayak Team | US Canoe Association The USCA - is the marathon sanctioning body in the United States that has the jurisdictional authority for competitions in cruising, or pleasure-type canoes. | National Organization of Whitewater Rodeos NOWR - A committee of American Whitewater (AW) created in an effort to organize North America's growing number of whitewater rodeo events. |
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River Management Society RMS - Project goals include a greater public understanding of, and appreciation for, the values of our flowing waters and an enhanced collective and personal stewardship of North America's rivers and watersheds. | Tennesse Clean Water Network TCWN - statewide nonprofit organization which: Advocates for strong water policy and enforcement at the state level and Helps start and assist watershed groups and facilitates communication | Chattooga River Private Boaters Association CRPBA - an organized voice; includes latest river hazards and more |
| LOCAL CLUBS: | Tennessee Valley Canoe Club TVCC - paddling club (also caving, hiking, tourboating, etc), based in Chattanooga, TN. | Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association TSRA - river conservation and paddling club, based out of Nashville, TN. | Chota Canoe Club Chota - paddling club based out of Knoxville, TN. | Carolina Canoe Club CCC - Paddling club based out of western NC | Huntsville Canoe Club HCC - Paddling club based out of Huntsville, AL | Georgia Canoeing Association GCA - Paddling club based out of Atlanta, GA | Clemson Whitewater Club CWC - self-explanatory; good links, etc | Bluegrass Wildwater Association BWA | Atlanta Whitewater Club AWC |
| MAGAZINES: | Kayak Mag - Good event coverage, articles, interviews with the big names, and even a few MPEG movies. | Kayak Magazine (not 2 B confused with the previous link) - GREAT event coverage, articles, interviews with the big names, store, etc, etc | Canoe & Kayak magazine - Covers the gamut from touring to whitewater boating. They even have some videos on the Outdoor Life Network. | Paddler Magazine - Some pretty insightful articles and gear reviews, as well as back issues. Chance to win FREE subscription of hard copy. | Kayak Session Magazine - nifty looking layout and some big names. |
| BOATS & GEAR: | Wave Sport Kayaks | Dagger Boats - awarded best whitewater manufacturer for 1999. | Perception Boats and Paddles | Riot Kayaks, paddles, and helmets | Liquid Logic Kayaks | Prijon Kayaks and paddling gear | Bliss Stick Kayaks | New Wave Kayaks | Grateful Heads Manufacturers of one of the best helmets out there. | Pyrahna Boats | Nookie - Xtreme Sports Equipment | Werner Paddles | Rough Stuff Paddles | Lightning Paddles | Patagonia Quality Outdoor Clothing | TEVA -- Best sandals I ever had. TEVA is the Hebrew word for "nature"... seems fitting. | Kokatat river clothing | Stohlquist river clothing | Lotus Personal Flotation | Aquabound Paddles | Adventure Technology Paddles | Shred Ready Helmets | Immersion Research Paddling gear | Rock Hedz Helmets | Lidds Helmets | Eskimo Kayaks | Starrk Moon Kayaks | Surf The Earth Boardshorts | Mohawk Canoes | Mad River Canoes | Mountain Surf Paddling Gear | Bomber Gear Paddling Gear | Northwest River Supplies Paddling Gear | Salamander Paddling Gear | Harmony Paddling Gear | Nirvana Squirt-boats, Gear and Helmets | L'eau Vive Paddle Gear | Waterstick Paddles | Planetarygear Paddling Gear | Protec Helmets | Seven 2 Paddles | Harmony Paddling Gear | Mitchell Paddles |
kayakstore.com Whetstone Paddles and other gear.
NOTE: don't believe their shipping plicy for a minute. I ordered a drytop Dec 1st, 2001 and received it Dec 24th, 2001. As far as I know quality, etc, is good, tho. |
Angst - Squirt Boats | Kayakers Limited - Gear | kayakoutfitting.com - foam outfitting (mostly)... also the KAYAXIS!!! | SheGear.com - outdoors gear for women | extrasport.com - first in comfort | Massive Kayak - home of Mojo and Mad Dog |
| Cascade Outfitters - top quality rafts, kayaks & river equipment |
| RIVER INFORMATION: |
Tellico River Gauge (USGS)
APPROXimate CFS conversion:
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USGS Stream Gauges TVA Stream Gauges (unregulated) TVA Release Gauges |
Whitewater Amphibian Habitats of the Great Southeast - Grateful Ed's virtual river tours and hikes. | Alabama Whitewater Page -- One of the best designed and most informative pages I've ever seen | Tennessee Paddlefest for the Obed | Useful Phone Numbers | Alabama Outdoors - CFS - Feet conversion for Locust Fork and Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River (AL) | Obed River - emergency exit directions |
GAULEY RIVER -
2001 Release Schedule Special Release! Festival Details |
| OUTFITTERS: | nocweb.com - Nantahala Outdoor Center | rockcreekoutfitters.com - Rock/Creek DownUnder Outfitters | viewit.com - Links to many outdoor supply manufacturers, books, etc. | RiverRight Outfitters - collocated with MOE's on the Cartecay River (GA) | Hiwassee Outfitters - paddling, fishing and camping stuff | SouthWest Whitewater Boats and Paddling Gear | Endless River Adventures River trips, Boats and outfitting | Click here for MANY Other Outfitters | River Sports - Outfitters |
| PERSONAL PADDLING PAGES AND PICTURES: |
Snowy's Paddling pix
Snowy's Paddling pix-II |
PETE's Whitewater Page | Mark S' Paddling Pix | Sir Heimer's Paddling Pix | Lance's Whitewater | Matt's Paddling Pictures | Extreme Recreation Network - new but promising | Leland's Paddling Page - worth the visit | Canoe & Kayak Webring | RopeGun Yakking Pix |
Gordon B's Webshots
Gordon B's Other Webshots |
Various pix on WebShots site |
Jamie Smith's pix:
North Chickamauga Creek (Bowling Alley Section)
North Chickamauga Creek (Bowling Alley Section) @ 1.5 feet Whitewater Kids Club (Chattanooga) kickoff Gauley Pics |
C1ZenPaddler homepage
Wilko's Home Page |
Joe Jacobi
Mike's Paddling Page |
Steve Fisher's Zambezi/Riot Paddling Page |
| MISCELLANEOUS: |
 rec.boats.paddle newsgroup... if you cannot subscribe through your ISP, try reading/posting using the following usenet/internet interfaces:
http://www.remarQ.com http://www.deja.com http://www.excite.com |
paddlers@yahoogroups.com - email listserve (click link to subscribe) | tvcc@yahoogroups.com - email listserve (click link to subscribe - TVCC members only) | Boater Talk - A great place to lurk, post, discuss general topics as well as find good deals on used equipment or sell yours. | Outdoor Play - fun Site | Hooked on the Outdoors Site | Fretwater -- river books | Wave Sport Guys and Gals - information, inspiration, and enjoyment | Kayak Rolling Primer | Planning a SAFE River Trip | Playak.com - THE independent playboating portal | Car Racks | Rapid Approach! - excellent kayaking instruction | White Water Learning Center of GA - superb paddling instruction | Adventure South - Paddling trips | GoKayak.com - Paddling instruction | ePaddler.com - bunches of good stuff that defy description | Adrenaline Adventures - some neat ocean surfing stuff | paddling.net - general info | http://jacksonkayak.com/ - Eric Jackson's web page |