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Festive Water Paddlesports

Your premier kayak and paddleboard shop on Lake Lanier!
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Festive Water

All About Whitewater

Festive Water is your one stop shop for North Georgia whitewater kayaking
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Festive Water

Get to the fish

We carry a great selection of fishing kayaks, from paddle, to pedal, to power - we've got you covered so you can get to where the fish are.
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Festive Water

SUP Ya'll

We stock the boards, paddles, pumps, safety equipment and accessories needed for a fun and safe water adventure on two feet.
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Brands We Carry

Bonafide

Liquidlogic

NuCanoe

Soul Kayaks

BOTE

Feelfree Kayaks

Native Watercraft

Pyranha

Crescent Kayaks

Jackson Kayak

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Welcome To Festive Water

Live in moments that matter

Festive Water is a North Georgia paddle sports rental and retail shop, located right on Lake Lanier. We are dedicated to helping people get on the water, enjoy life, and live in moments that matter. We've got all the kayaking and paddleboarding to get you on the water. Whether it's whitewater, fishing, or paddling flat water, we've got you covered.

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Get on the Water

Retail Shop

We carry a full range of whitewater, fishing, and recreation kayaks; as well SUPs, and all the paddling gear you need on the water.
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River Trips

Wildwood Outfitters

Wildwood Outfitters has been providing outings on the Chattahoochee River since 1972. Grab a paddle and let's get going!
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Featured Kayaks

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Soul Nugget Youth Sit-On-Top Kayak From $350.00 USD
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Bonafide PWR 129 Fishing Kayak

A fully-integrated fishing system

$1,999.00 USD
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Native Watercraft Titan X Propel 12.5 Fishing Kayak

Shipping September 2023

$3,699.00 USD
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Crescent Primo 10.5' Kayak

A Performace Rec Kayak Packed with Premium Features

$699.00 USD
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Dagger Indra $1,649.00 USD
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Jackson Clutch Whitewater Kayak

Clutch performance with every stroke

$1,649.00 USD
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Pyranha reactR $1,699.00 USD
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Crescent CK1 Venture 11' Kayak

An 11' Platform For All Types of Paddling

$999.00 USD
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Liquidlogic Hot Whip 60 Whitewater Kayak $1,399.00 USD
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NuCanoe U10 $1,649.00 USD
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Soul BigFoot Whitewater Kayak $1,330.00 USD $1,900.00 USD
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Wilderness Systems Tactical Pro 128 $2,399.00 USD
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Something for everyone

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New Arrivals

Browse some of the latest kayaks and gear at the shop!

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Minn Kota Riptide Terrova GPS 12v 55lb 36in Saltwater Kayak Trolling Motor $2,850.00 USD
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Right On Ruff-Sport Galvanized Kayak Trailer with Box Rack $1,499.99 USD
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Com-Fab JBT1200G Galvanized Trailer $1,549.00 USD
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Com-Fab PWT1100G Galvanized Single Personal Watercraft Trailer $1,499.00 USD
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ZPro 24v 65ah Lithium Battery $874.00 USD
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ZPro 12v 100ah Lithium Battery $759.00 USD
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ZPro 12v 30ah Lithium Battery with Charger $199.00 USD
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OneObjective PWR 129 Graph Mount $99.99 USD
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Our Top Sellers

Check out some of the best selling paddlesports products here at Festive Water!

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NRS Ninja Low Profile PFD $147.95 USD
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YakAttack BlackPak Pro Kayak Fishing Crate From $125.00 USD
Immersion Research Shockwave Bungee Spray Skirt - Festive Water
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Immersion Research Shockwave Bungee Spray Skirt $189.00 USD
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Feelfree Moken 10 V2 Kayak $799.00 USD
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NRS Rodeo Split Stern Float Bags $79.95 USD
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BOTE Magnetumbler $40.00 USD
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Our Location

Come Hang Out With Us!

We're just down the road from Hammond's Fishing Center on HWY 369 in Cumming, GA - right by Charleston Park on Lake Lanier at 5285 Lake Pointe Center Dr. Suite A Cumming, GA 30041.

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Find your Festive Water

Festive Water can mean something different to everyone. For some, it's the adrenaline high of whitewater. For others, its the chill vibe of paddling a SUP on the lake at sunset. For you, it could be making memories on kayaks with your friends and family for the afternoon. Whatever it is to you, our mission is to help you find your happy place on the lake or river. That's Festive Water.
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The Festive Water Blog

Registering a Kayak in Georgia

Registering a Kayak in Georgia

Qualifying watercraft vessels must be registered with the State of Georgia. Kayaks with motors are considered “qualifying vessels”.  All mechanically-propelled vessels, including kayaks with motors used on "waters of this state” must be registered with...
Georgia Kayak Regulations

Georgia Kayak Regulations

Georgia Kayak Regulations Knowing the Georgia Kayak Regulations goes along ways towards staying safe while on the water. Unfortunately, it’s an overlooked topic and can be a bit confusing when traveling along the coast and...
Wilderness Systems Tactical Pro 128

Wilderness Systems Tactical Pro 128

The all-new Wilderness Systems Tactical Pro 128 fishing kayak is here! Ready to take it to the next level? Available now, the all new Tactical Pro 128 from Wilderness Systems - a full-feature motor kayak ready...
Native Slayer Propel Max Foot Steering Install

Native Slayer Propel Max Foot Steering Install

How to add foot steering for a stern motor on a pedal drive kayak Adding electric motors to fishing kayaks has become increasingly popular over the past few years, even with pedal drive kayaks like...
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Festive Water News & Updates

Now an Authorized MinnKota and Humminbird Dealer

Now an Authorized MinnKota and Humminbird Dealer

Festive Water Paddlesports is now an Authorized Online Reseller of Johnson Outdoors Fishing products - including Minn Kota and Humminbird.  We look forward to carrying Minn Kota trolling motors and Humminbird fish finder, and our...
Now a Crescent Kayaks Dealer

Now a Crescent Kayaks Dealer

Festive Water Paddlesports and Crescent Kayaks have partnered together so Lake Lanier and North GA kayak community have even more access to their awesome kayaks.  Our first order will consist of the Primo and CK1...
Festive Water Paddlesports Shop Expansion

Festive Water Paddlesports Shop Expansion

Last week, we officially signed the lease on the chiropractor office next door. We started demolition and renovation, and after 5 days, we moved over all the fishing kayaks and recreational kayaks to the new...
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