The Crew
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Ben Guska
Mike Mathwin
Rob Terry
Simon Robinson
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Local Paddler is a growing resource of information that revolves around paddling, paddling skills, rivers, and play spots and is strongly rooted by friendships and the love for paddling. The News section of Local Paddler is focused on what is happening in the paddling community and the exploits of some of the most famous paddlers around the world. The River Skills section provides an informational resource on every aspect of paddling technique. This section will facilitate the process of learning to paddle threw videos, pictures, and write-ups on proper technique. Local Paddler’s forums provide an avenue for an exchange of facts, opinions, information, incite, questioning, and commenting. Check out the gallery for some videos and pictures to enjoy.
We hope you enjoy the website as much as the crew that has created it. If you have questions or comments on how to make it better please let us know at: crew@localpaddler.com. Enjoy.

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