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by Bill Mauney A nautical chart is the treasure map (chart) for all of your coastal paddling adventures. In nautical parlance a map is called a chart. The chart differs...

by Bill Mauney “A collision at sea can ruin your entire day.” – Famous Naval saying The beauty of paddling a kayak is that you can explore the fascinating coast...

by Bill Mauney You’ve been planning this trip for months. You woke up at O’Dark thirty to drive to the coast with several of your paddling buddies. The kayaks are...

by Bill Mauney Just as a pilot files a Flight Plan before every flight with the FAA, so too, it is a good idea for touring kayakers to do the...

by Bill Mauney Paddling on the coast, whether in the ocean, bays, sounds, inlets or estuaries, requires that the paddler develop seamanship in order to have a comfortable and safe...

by Ward Swann, Winston-Salem Staff Many people don’t see it. Perhaps many people just assume that it is so clear that it bears no remark. But, water behaves differently in...

There is a chill in the air on this crisp fall day. An explosion of bright hues rocks your senses as the golden rays of the rising sun start to...

An emergency preparedness kit should include enough of the following to last a family for at least 3-5 days: Water – 1 gallon per person per day (a week’s supply...

BlogSpot # 1: Canoe Demo, 6/5/08 T. Fielder Valone “There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats,” the River Rat...

The Great Outdoor Provision Co. Fly Fishing Class is a very comprehensive one day course with two instructors for 8 to 12 students. We’ve packed a lot of information into...

SPRING 2016 DATES This spring we’ll be offering free, informal kayak & canoe demonstrations conveniently located near some of our busiest shops. This is a great opportunity to try out...

PVC or Polyvinyl Chloride is a thermoplastic polymer that is second only to Polyethylene in terms of industrial and commercial use. While PVC has some good industrial applications (for example,...

By Tim Glover, Charlottesville Shop Manager Winter is the perfect time to reflect on past fishing adventures, and to daydream about the nice weather arriving with spring. Reels and other...

Don’t let the cool weather keep you from boating. You just need to be prepared. Know the dangers of cold water boating and take appropriate precautions. You can comfortably and...

If you're a fan of disc golfing located in the Triad Area, you're in luck!  Here is an updated directory of the 18-hole courses in the Triad Area, sourced from...

The fun pastime of disc golfing has been steadily growing throughout NC. If you love disc golfing, come check out our updated directory of all of the 18-hole disc golfing...

Boats of all sizes have been using the wind for thousands of years. Kites with canoes and kayaks act much like a downwind spinnaker on a sailboat. With a tailwind,...