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The Inland Paddler: Filleted by the Fin
When SUP Fins Act Like Chef's Knives
It was a nice, beautiful Carolina morning at Wrightsville Beach. A small rain squall was moving offshore, little to no wind and the waves looked...
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The Inland Paddler: Always Something to Learn
When A Dawn Patrol Paddle Surf Run Doesn't Go As Planned
No matter what the conditions, there is always something to learn.
Even if the board stays in the rack, your clothes stay...
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The Inland Paddler: Reconnecting with the Prone Zone
Rediscovering the Magic of Prone Paddling
Three years or so ago I started paddling prone, after being inspired by people like Julia Nicholls, Katie Elzer-Peters, Danielle Goldston,Chandler Bold and John Beausang. I...
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The Inland Paddler: When You Just Have To Go Coastal
Answering the Call of the Ocean
I get this question a lot: "You're going to the beach, just for a few hours?" Or: "Why would anyone drive a total of 4.5 hours...
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The Inland Paddler: We are All Connected by Water
We are all connected by water.
We say that a lot. But the more I paddle, and the more places I go to paddle, and the more people I meet, it becomes...
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The Inland Paddler: What a difference a year makes! Recapping the 2017 Carolina Cup
OC2 View of the Carolina Cup
Last year, after training all winter in the OC1, which I was still new to, I made a big splash on my first-ever Graveyard course. Literally....
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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...
Events
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....
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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...