Tunes, Toads & MULEpics
WHAT: Come join us for an evening of a ‘Snowballs Chance in Spring’
The Mule Wraps up Winter with Films, Gear Giveaways & Live Bluegrass
WHERE: Foothills Brewing Co., 638 W. 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC
WHEN: Sat, February 17 – 8pm Social, 10pm Tunes
HOW: It’s Free, Fun and we’d love to see you!
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>> MORE INFO: Stop by the Winston Shop or Call 336.727.0906
The Eliza is made specifically for women and smaller paddlers. Women’s health and the prevention of breast cancer start here. 2% percent of the Eliza’s gross sales will be donated to the Breast Cancer Fund and the National Breast Cancer Foundation (1% from Necky Kayaks and a matched 1% from Great Outdoor Provision Co.). The Eliza, as well as several other kayak models, represents our commitment to important issues such as women’s health.
The Eliza is a high-performance touring kayak offering superior fit for small to medium framed boaters. The chine and rocker profile create a nice balance of stability, tracking, sea worthiness, and reduced drag. The reduced drag is the key benefit to the smaller boater. This allows smaller paddlers to achieve a comfortable touring pace without trying to push the extended waterline and wetted surface area of a much longer boat. At 15’ 4”, the Eliza is the perfect size to keep a comfortable pace with longer boats and stronger paddlers. Don’t get left behind, look for the pink Eliza (also available in other colors) and support the Breast Cancer Fund.
Length: 15’4”
Width: 22”
Weight: 49 lbs in plastic and TBD once the composite version is available
Available in hot pink and other colors
Other 2% Boats:
Ocean Kayak Venus 11
Hurricane Phoenix 120 (purple color only)
Hurricane Tampico 140S (purple color only)
Hurricane Santee 100 (purple color only)
Hurricane Santee 116 (purple color only)
By Tim Glover, Wilmington 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 equipment are cleaned and repaired. Fly boxes are filled again as the tying table looks more inviting than the cold. Well, maybe if you live somewhere else, but fortunately North Carolina offers excellent winter fly fishing opportunities for red drum and other species along the coast. If you enjoy sight-casting to fish in shallow water, than red drum are the right target, and a window of nice weather is the perfect opportunity.
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- View of the Lighthouse from Lookout Bight -
by Bittu Ali
The Cape Lookout National Seashore is one of our favorite NC weekend destinations for a variety of reasons. First of all, Cape Lookout is absolutely gorgeous. From the Cape, you can get a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean. In fact, you can watch the sun rise from the ocean and set in the ocean from the same location. The Lighthouse at Cape Lookout is one of North Carolina’s most well recognized historical features. As one of our few National Seashores, Cape Lookout is free from development and feels like the wild and pristine place it should be. Additionally, the only way to reach Cape Lookout (or any of the South Core Banks, for that matter) is by boat –the closest road goes only as far as Harker’s Island. Consequently, the beaches on this particular island that is part of the Outer Banks is one of the least crowded in North Carolina. Finally, of particular importance to our crew, Cape Lookout has beaches that face both East and Southwest.
It’s not much….but around here any little bit can cause excitement!
Stop by the shop for our Great Selection of Gloves & Hats. Almost ALL Winter Outerwear & Clothing is 30-50% OFF. >> CLEARANCE INFO
Also, Check out YakTrax Ice/Snow Walkers
>> GOPC Locations
** Tonight’s Adventure Talk in Winston-Salem is POSTPONED
>> MORE INFO
John Pugh (GOPC Staff) will be presenting a slideshow from his 2175 mile Southbound Thru-Hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2000. Slideshow will be followed by a AT Prep Overview (he will have his pack!) and Q/A session.
This is a great event for aspiring Thru-Hikers, past AT hikers or those who love the outdoors!
Wed, Jan 31 @ 7pm – Greensboro GOPC, Friendly Center
Thurs, Feb 8 @ 7pm - The Garage, Winston-Salem (w/ Jeff Brewer)
Burt Kornegay returns to several Shops in February:
“The Perfection of Traveling: a History of the Canoe from Birchbark to ABS”
Setting out in a birchbark canoe to paddle through the wilds of Maine in 1857, Henry David Thoreau immediately sensed that the canoe presented him “with the freedom of the lakes and the woods.” And during the 10-day trip he discovered that no matter how small the passage, “wherever there is a channel for water, there is a road for the canoe.”When Thoreau and his companions paddled across lakes, he found it “inspiriting to hear the regular dip of the paddles.” And he decribed running rapids as being “somewhat like navigating a thunderspout.” Toward the end of the trip Thoreau reached the fast-flowing Webster Stream, which to him looked like an “inclined mirror” sloping for miles “between two evergreen forests,” and he found his swift descent down it to be “very exhilarating, and the perfection of traveling.”
One-hundred and fifty years later, I hope that you will join me for an “exhilarating” hour at one of the locations below, where, taking my inspiration from Thoreau, I’ll trace the history of wilderness travel by canoe from its beginning with the American Indians down to the present day. Along the way, we’ll see drawings and photographs of every kind of canoe you can imagine, and you’ll hear stories of incredible paddling exploits, from whitewater to warfare. Using slides and maps, I’ll also show you some of the most beautiful rivers in North America to paddle. Slickrock “vets” will be honored guests!
Quick Facts about Burt:
Presentations start at 7:00 PM. For further information, go to www.slickrockexpeditions.com
Tues, Feb. 13: Greensboro Shop, Friendly Shopping Center
Wed, Feb. 14: Raleigh Shop, Cameron Village
Thurs, Feb. 15: Charlotte Shop, Park Road Shopping Center
>> Recommended Boats @ GOPC:
A breathtaking cinematic adventure that takes you on an expedition down the world’s greatest and most deadly river, the Blue Nile. For 114 days, a team of explorers led by Pasquale Scaturro and Gordon Brown face seemingly insurmountable challenges as they make their way along all 3,260 miles of the river to become the first in history to complete a full descent of the Blue Nile from source to sea.
The story of this Great Adventure Film® is the subject of a new large format film, MYSTERY OF THE NILE, from Spanish production company Orbita Max and Academy Award®-nominated filmmakers MacGillivray Freeman Films, NOW PLAYING at EXPLORIS IMAX®.
Come see ExOfficio performance apparel in action under extreme conditions!
GOPC/ExOfficio sponsored Showing: Sunday, January 21 @ 2:30pm
Tix will be available at Raleigh & N. Raleigh Shops Starting Wed, 1/17 for $5 (proceeds benefit Carolina Canoe Club)
** You can also email us and we’ll hold them at the door
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