Chuck Hines has contributed to Kayak Kids as an author.Hines has been inducted into the Western North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a coach of numerous national champions and international competitors in several sports, including whitewater kayak and canoe racing. He has served on the Board of Directors and as President of the Nantahala Racing Club. He has written over 100 magazine and newspaper articles about aquatic activities and outdoor adventuring.