A look at the wood-and-canvas heritage that continues to influence modern canoe design, performance, and identity. Introduction Long before lightweight composites and brightly colored recreational hulls filled modern outfitters' racks, the canoe world was shaped by wood, canvas, hand tools, and regional craftsmanship. Few names carry that heritage as strongly as the Chestnut Canoe Company...
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A Mother’s Day Canoe Trip: Treat Your Ladies Well
May 13, 2014
Rigging and Sliming the Native Watercraft Slayer 13 Propel Kayak
May 6, 2014
Friday’s Five Finds: Whitewater Grand Prix, Mark Lozier, Pensacola Redux, Flood Stage James River, and Heroes On The Water
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Rob Choi : That Certain Something
May 1, 2014
PaddleVa Sightings in the Community
April 29, 2014
Friday’s Five Finds: RVA’s Ben Moore | Team Pyranha ‘Merica | Wildy Fishing Team | Josh Dolin and Grant Alvis | Kayak Kevin w/ Lee Williams and Robert Lee
April 25, 2014
Camaraderie and Compassion at the 6th Annual YakAttack Tournament
April 24, 2014
The Shad are Upon Us, with Seth Goodrich – Ocean Kayak Trident 13
April 8, 2014
Local Kayak Fishing Tournaments
April 5, 2014
The PaddleVa Family Project continues to grow…
April 2, 2014
SUP the James, Big Discounts
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