WCU outfitted with new Liquidlogic kayaks
Through a new agreement with local companies Liquidlogic Kayaks and BIG Adventures, Catamounts will have access to top-of-the-line boats and opportunities to learn from industry professionals, including Olym-pic-level athletes, at future clinics.
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Western Carolina University students are gearing up for their next adventures with fresh equipment, all thanks to a partnership that brings a new fleet of Liquidlogic kayaks to campus.
The Nantahala, the Tuckasegee and the French Broad rivers are world-renowned destinations for white-water sports. Beginners can enjoy slow stretches in relatively still waters, and seasoned paddlers can take on roaring rapids of every class.
To help students experience these waters firsthand, WCU has long prioritized the outdoor programming available through the parks and recreation management program and campus recreation and wellness' Base Camp Cullowhee. Now, that commitment is getting a major boost.
Through a new agreement with local companies Liquidlogic Kayaks and BIG Adventures, Catamounts will have access to top-of-the-line boats and opportunities to learn from industry professionals, including Olympic-level athletes, at future clinics. The deal also allows WCU to purchase additional kayaks at a reduced cost, benefiting students, faculty and staff alike.
Liquidlogic Kayaks, founded 25 years ago on the banks of the Green River, has grown into a leading name in paddlesports by constantly innovating the game, incorporating improved pedal-assist technology into their crafts and pushing the thresholds of kayak design. Many of its team members, headquartered in nearby Fletcher, share a passion for educating younger athletes.
With new equipment and professional connections, WCU students are better prepared than ever to explore the rivers of southern Appalachia. Clinics and courses through Base Camp Cullowhee and PRM will continue to introduce students to paddling, building skills that last a lifetime.
Students can learn more or register for upcoming programs through campus recreation and wellness. Any individuals interested in donating to the PRM program can visit give.wcu.edu.
