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• 3rd Saturday Paddle

  • When
    Saturday, November 15, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    TBD
  • Spaces left
    10

  On every 3rd Saturday of each month TSRA will be leading a Flatwater to Class 1 paddle trip. Location will be determined a week or two out and updated on the calendar. Basic paddling skills, training and gear are a prerequisite for all registrants. Life Jackets (PFD) will be worn at all times on the water. No alcohol during trip. These trips will all be weather dependent. If conditions are too harsh, we will reschedule as needed.

  Please pre-register by calling or emailing Steve Morris at

  615-308-4059 mbl or Stevecanoes@gmail.com

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• 1st Saturday Paddle Series

  • When
    Saturday, December 06, 2025
  • Location
    TBD
  • Spaces left
    20

  1st Saturday Paddle Series

  Every 1^st Saturday of every month in 2025 you will find us paddling a whitewater river or creek somewhere in Tennessee. We welcome all to join us. We will keep it on natural flow as much as possible. When water gets scarce, we’ll resort to the dam releases at Hiwassee, Ocoee, and Pigeon. Some weekends are predetermined with the assumption there will be enough flow. These will correspond with other events such as Rendezvous (Clear Creek), Jack Lyle Memorial Paddle (Big South Fork), Canoe & Kayak School Follow-up Paddle (Hiwassee). Other trips we will try to predict water levels and update the location approximately 1 - 2 weeks out based off of present water levels and expected rainfall. Just like the water we’ve got to be fluid. Things can change pretty quick.

  Expect Class II through Class IV. Don’t rule a paddle out though due to difficulty. Some ratings are based off of 1 or 2 rapids that in many cases can be portaged.  If in doubt, ask us! Just a few rivers you are likely to see:

  Ø  Big South Fork (Confluence to Leatherwood Ford) II-IV

  Ø  Clear Creek (Jet to Lilly) II+(III)

  Ø  Clear Creek (Lilly to Nemo) II-IV

  Ø  Obey, West Fork II

  Ø  Tellico (Bridge below Jared's Knee to Ranger Station) II-III

  We will occasionally make a weekend out of it and camp close to the river. Not a requirement to paddle but could be an option if you like. We’ll keep you posted when and where we plan to camp. Who knows, if we feel like it, we may do it again on Sunday. 

  TSRA membership is not required however there will be a $10 registration fee for nonmembers per trip. If you like us and think you will join us again, apply that $10 towards a membership and paddle next time with no registration fee.

  
  

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• 3rd Saturday Paddle

  • When
    Saturday, December 27, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    TBD
  • Spaces left
    10

  On every 3rd Saturday of each month TSRA will be leading a Flatwater to Class 1 paddle trip. Location will be determined a week or two out and updated on the calendar. Basic paddling skills, training and gear are a prerequisite for all registrants. Life Jackets (PFD) will be worn at all times on the water. No alcohol during trip. These trips will all be weather dependent. If conditions are too harsh, we will reschedule as needed.

  Please pre-register by calling or emailing Steve Morris at

  615-308-4059 mbl or Stevecanoes@gmail.com

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Canoe & Kayak School 2026

  • Start
    Friday, June 05, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    Sunday, June 07, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Gee Creek Campground
  • Spaces left
    100
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  Deadline to register and get a t-shirt: Friday, May 22nd. 

  Deadline for late registrants (no t-shirt): Tuesday, May 26th.

  The 2026 Annual Whitewater Canoe and Kayak School will be held June 5-7, 2026 at the Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park located at 404 Spring Creek Road, Delano, Tennessee. 

  This school is for beginner whitewater canoe and kayak paddlers up to advanced paddlers ages 12 and up. Instructional opportunities will include on and off-river lessons covering orientation and logistics; terminology and river signals; stroke work, self and assisted rescue; fundamentals of river features; whitewater practice such as eddy turns, ferries and surfing; assessing current environmental conditions; and paddling group dynamics. On-water instruction is based on skill level.

  Classes may begin on Parksville Lake to work on self and assisted rescue techniques and advance to the Hiwassee River or the Ocoee River. Our registration form will request information about paddling skill to help our instructors organize classes. Our main goal is to provide participants with quality skill-level based instruction on all the tools to have fun and be safe on the water! This is a fun filled, educational weekend for family and friends and is a unique occasion to learn new skills from experienced paddlers who love to teach and enjoy developing new enthusiasts for the sport.

  What to Bring: You must furnish and keep up with your own equipment for the school. If you do not have kayak or canoe equipment, you should be able to rent from a local outdoor retailer near your home. The following is a minimum list of equipment necessary for the school:

  Kayakers: Whitewater Kayak (fits your weight and height) Paddle (appropriate for your grip and length) Spray Skirt (be sure it fits the cockpit and your waist) Helmet (appropriate for whitewater and head size) PFD (Personal Flotation Device- Type III) Flotation –Air bags

  Canoeists: Whitewater Solo or Tandem Canoe, Paddle(s) (a spare is nice to have), Flotation –Air bags, Helmet, PFD

  ALL PADDLERS SHOULD HAVE: Exposure Protection – polypropylene, wool, paddling jacket, wetsuit or drysuit NO COTTON! The Hiwassee water is COLD- You will need extra layers. Carry with you in dry bag: River booties or other foot protection (no sandals) – You will be walking on rocks! Dry bag – for keeping lunch, extra clothing, cell phone, and valuables dry, Nose clips (optional), Sunblock (oil free), Water Bottle (hydration is very important on the river)

  *Leave valuable rings at home! Each year, a paddler loses a special ring on the river.

  For more information, email Whitewater Canoe and Kayak School here.

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