Cold Stroke Classic
Benefits Nourish NC has a mission to fight hunger in New Hanover County, North Carolina, where the Cold Stroke Classic is based.
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The Inland Paddler: Winter Surfing Magic
Sup Surfing with Friends - Peer Pressured into Epicness
"Come on, you're gonna get wet anyway," one of my training partners and friends said as we were breaking away from the breakfast...
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Cold Stroke Classic, Where is the current?
On Saturday, January 21, 2017 low tide is at 08:34 AM
The Race begins at 10am and is being put on by Coastal Urge
Therefore, the tide will be going from...
The Inland Paddler
The Inland Paddler: You Never Forget Your First Race
Peer Pressured to do the Cold Stroke, but in a good way
"You really need to do the Cold Stroke," my manager at REI said, not long after I was hired at...
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Race Profile: 9th Annual Cold Stroke Classic presented by Coastal Urge, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Cold Stroke Classic in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
January 21, 2017 (Race starts at 10am)
Location
Blockade Runner at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
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Describe the RaceÂ
Shiver with your friends during one of the longest running...
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East Coast Outrigger Paddlers – What to look forward to for the 2017 season
We’re almost halfway through December, and many East Coast paddlers are well into their offseason. This time is great to reflect on the memories made throughout the year, experiences had, past...
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The February Five – VPL Results
February is over and the results of "The February Five" 5k VPL race are in! Congratulations to all racers!
It's exciting to see where people are, how they have maintained after a few months hiatus and where they have improved. Again, having...
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Challenge and Race Results Submission Upgrade
To all VPL and Paddle Challenge Participants
Today we upgraded the Paddle Challenge and VPL submission forms on the Public PaddleMonster.com site!
You can now select all the challenges for which you are participating when you submit your distances. This new feature will...
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Bone Island 6-Mile Paddle Race, Lazy Dog Key West This weekend!
I'm not sure if you're as cold as I am, but the thought of Key West sounds amazing to me right now—especially when facing down the 12+ feet of snow or freezing cold rain we've had in the past few weeks....
Paddle Monster
Zoom Session – Winter Paddling
A ZOOM discussion with Coach Larry Cain on Wednesday, February 17th at 3 PM EST
Coach Larry Cain will be discussing winter paddling. If you want to learn to, improve, or get Larry's tips on paddling in the cold, join Larry for...
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The Valentines Day “I Love Paddling” Challenge
The Next Paddle Monster Paddle Challenge
The Paddle Monster Challenges are back for 2021 with a series of shorter challenges designed to keep everyone motivated and provide a chance for those that miss the start of a particular challenge to not feel...