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Ocoee River 2025 Release Schedule

Ocoee River 2025 Release Schedule

The 2025 calendar will not be available until mid-February. You may view the pdf version of the 2024 calendar (last year's) below. Download the 2024 Calendar The Ocoee River release schedule for 2025 is not...

Nantahala River Upper Cascades 2025 Release Schedule

Nantahala River Upper Cascades 2025 Release Schedule

2025 Upper Cascades scheduled releases are brought to you by American Whitewater. Learn more about becoming an American Whitewater member here. Difficulty III+(IV) Length 3.3 mi Avg Gradient 100 fpm Gauge Nantahala River near Hewitt, Nc...

Whitewater kayak on rapid in Cheoah River

Cheoah River 2025 Release Schedule

The Cheoah River is located in the extreme southwestern corner of NC, near Robbinsville. For 77 years the nine-mile section between the Santeetlah Dam and Lake Calderwood was dewatered. American Whitewater along with the Western...

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Jimbo's Fishing Expo

Jimbo's Fishing Expo

Join Jimbo as he hosts another Fishing Expo on January 18, 2025. Speakers Emil Wagner, Brooks Anderson, & Trent Palmer. Festive Water will be there displaying our rigged out fishing kayaks! Learn more at https://jimboonlanier.com/jimbos-fishing-expo/...

March Madness Fishing and Hunting Expo

March Madness Fishing and Hunting Expo

Join Chuck Thrasher of Lip Thrashin' Lures and over 70 vendors and exhibitors for the inaugural March Madness Fishing and Hunting Expo in Villa Rica, GA from March 28-30, 2025. Festive Water Paddlesports will be...

2025 NOEoutdoors Fishing Expo

2025 NOEoutdoors Fishing Expo

Festive Water Paddlesports will be at the 2025 NOEoutdoors Fishing Expo in Cartersville, GA Feburary 14-16, 2025. We will have fully rigged fishing kayaks on display, as well as other paddlesports gear to check out!...

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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...

Pyranha Firecracker stern decal

Pyranha Firecracker 242 - The Ultimate Quiver Killer?

A couple weeks ago I found myself on a local river in my favorite full slice, and all I could think, was “I wish I had brought my firecracker instead”. Fast forward another week, and...

Winter Paddling Essentials

Winter Paddling Essentials

Winter is quickly approaching, your paddling season does not have to end. Having the proper equipment can make an otherwise miserable day, quite comfortable and enjoyable. Here is a list of my essentials for paddling...

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Organizations We Support

Team River Runner's mission is to provide all veterans and their families an opportunity to find health, healing, community purpose, and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports!

Kayak Trips & Training's guided trips and classes are perfect for anyone who is interested in learning how to kayak, improving their skills, exploring new lakes and rivers, or simply meeting other paddlers who share our passion for the water.

Chattahoochee Riverkeeper works to protect and restore the Chattahoochee River Basin in order to ensure there’s enough clean water in the Chattahoochee River now and for future generations.

Wildwood Outfitters offers a variety of trips for all ages and expertise. Whether you require a leisurely float down the river to soak in the scenery or an adrenaline kick while you are running the rapids, we can make it happen! Your stay in the North Georgia Mountains will be a trip to remember.

The mission of the Upper Etowah River Alliance is to inform, educate and partner with communities to work together to conserve, sustain and protect the environmental health and water quality of the Upper Etowah Watershed.

Ace Kayaking School teaches small, personalized classes and schedule them at whatever time is most convenient for you. Whether you’re just looking for a good time on the water, developing advanced techniques and river reading skills, tuning up rolls or learning about expedition kayaking, we’re the place to do it.

GKF is a non-profit, social club promoting the sport of kayak fishing thru activities – camping, recreational kayak fishing, competitive fishing & seminars across GA. The Mission of Georgia Kayak Fishing, Inc. is to foster and promote recreational kayaking and kayak fishing within the state of Georgia. GKF, Inc. encourages and supports social and environmental responsibility toward the lakes, rivers, seashore and other natural resources in and around Georgia.

SERV International is a non-denominational, faith based non-profit organization that dedicates all of our talents and resources toward serving God. SERV builds relationships with people who live in some of the most extreme conditions on the planet, and we keep going back, providing clean water, shelter, education, protection from human trafficking and so much more.