REI Asheville will be hosting a huge new event for us paddlers.  A Paddle Fest the week of June 18 – June 23rd!  They will also be offering coupons of 15% off your selected paddle purchase (see store for details).  Put this on your calendar and get that Life Jacket, Whistle, Paddle Float, kayak shoes,… Continue reading »

Because WC Kayaking has eliminated instructional opportunities on the Meetup sites for Asheville and Greenville, we have re-created our website to serve the kayaking community in news, events, articles, and of course, instruction available to you. We, the instruction group, are pooling resources and hope to cater to your needs.  Please contact us to keep… Continue reading »

Want to paddle new areas with other paddlers?  Have the opportunity to learn from  ACA Instructors at no additional cost?  Attend the annual Symposium (last year, 2 days stuffed with instruction of YOUR choice for $50 right at the lake next to your tent!)  and more? Don and I are members – we are encouraging… Continue reading »

Win a kayak, up to a $3,200 value! You can enter to win a free kayak simply by joining the Paddlers Report newsletter mailing list.  Each month you can enter again to win a kayak simply by filling out a survey.  A new survey will be available each month so you can enter again and… Continue reading »

Learning to kayak is fun and promotes safety. This site supports the efforts of the American Canoe Association and the British Canoe Union in upholding the basic tenets of their mission.  There are too many deaths that occur each year from people who buy kayaks and do not take instruction to understand the inherent dangers… Continue reading »