See Your Name in Print
Reading the American Whitewater Journal is good. Getting published in it is great! Be the envy of your boating friends by getting a great story published in American Whitewater. Deadline for stories on the topics listed below is December 21. At this time, we’re looking for stories on any and all of the following:
How I Got Started in Whitewater
Every paddler has a story to tell on this topic—some more interesting than others. Did you accompany an old girlfriend on a “romantic” getaway only to slowly realize she was using you for your shuttle driving? Did you inherit a Grumman in your great-uncle’s will? Were you drawn to the vision of rafters floating down a roadside Class IV run? No matter how quirky, we’d like to hear the story of how you got started in paddling.
Creeking
Steep, narrow canyons capture the imaginations of adventurous souls. Add the right amount of water (not much, usually) and they become thrilling, challenging playgrounds not for the faint of heart. If you find yourself drawn to paddling creeks, tell us a favorite story, or, try to explain your addiction. We’re looking for stories that focus on what’s great about creeking, so please avoid sending us tales of injury, tragedy, or foolhardy misadventures unless there is some other point to the story.
Plus, deadline extended for stories about…
Canoeing
Ask any kayaker who has ever paddled a canoe and they will tell you just how different it is. Once upon a time canoes were the most common whitewater craft on the water. Today those who paddle them in whitewater share a special kinship, bonded by the choice of something other than the path of least resistance. Current president of the AW Board of Directors, Norwood Scott, one of the most skilled C-1ers in the country is our inspiration for this topic. But enough about him, tell us what canoeing whitewater means to you and why you love it.
And remember, returning for 2012…
Locals’ Favorite
Back by popular demand, Locals’ Favorite highlights an AW member’s favorite river, run, or playspot. If you’ve got a gem in your backyard that you wouldn’t mind sharing with a few extra friends, write it up. Give us the details of where it is, when it runs, how to get there, and then tell us what’s great about your favorite run and why visitors shouldn’t miss it. Please include photos (and captions/credits) to help readers understand why you love it.
Things alter for the worse spontaneously, if they be not altered for the better designedly.
~Francis Bacon
For the 2012 Journal, we’re looking for stories on a variety of topics. Rather than devoting an entire issue to a single topic, we’re moving toward a diverse model of features in the Journal, hoping to offer a little bit of something for everyone in each edition. For contributors, what this means is that you have an opportunity to write about a variety of topics more frequently. We’re hoping this constitutes a win for our contributors and a win for readers. For more details, or for general submission guidelines, please check out our newly revised Submissions Page.