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BIG CITY KAYAKING FEATURING ANDREW ‘‘PANDA’’ PALIM

Anywhere there is whitewater, you will find someone with a connection to the DC area. What is it about the DC area that creates such a strong whitewater community? How is it that this large metropolitan area consistently produces such top-level kayakers? 17-year-old Andrew ‘Panda’’Palim is the perfect example of the next generation of DC paddlers. Combining impressive technical skills with a great attitude and an infectious smile, Panda represents a bright future for youth in the sport. His story is a prime example of the success in developing a love of the sport among youth that the clubs, mentors, coaches, and

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