Paddling/Kayaking

Paddling trips are an enjoyable group activity of the Carteret County Wildlife Club (CCWC), happening usually spring through fall. A typical paddle lasts from 3 to 6 hours, including a lunch break (and a chance to take a dip if the weather is hot). Most paddles are on flat water so no experience is required. Tricky situations occasionally occur when the water is exceptionally low or when logs or trees obstruct the channel. There is no charge to participate and arrangements can generally be made to borrow a kayak or to find a paddling partner if requested.

Locations include local sounds and streams, including:

• Bogue Sound

• Newport River

• Harlowe Canal

Club members also travel to more distant rivers, including

• Fishing Creek in Nash County

• Cantentnea Creek

• Brices Creek

• Black River

• various sections of the Neuse River

Occasionally CCWC has hosted overnight camping/paddling trips, including

• Little Fishing Creek at Medoc Mountain State Park

• James River in western Virginia