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One of our favorite days of the year, the 12th annual Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival, is right around the corner! Join us on Saturday, Sept. 8 at East Bank Landing, for a day of music, dancing, food, tradition, and, of course, racing. We’re a proud sponsor of this festival because it is so much fun, but also because it…

During the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) many Jews participate in a service/tradition called tashlich, which loosely translated from Hebrew means “casting off.” This is observance involves symbolically casting off the sins of the previous year by tossing pieces of bread into a body of flowing water. The service of tashlich is one of Margaret’s favorite of the year…no surprise since…

1968 was a good year! Our favorite lake, Percy Priest Lake, turns 50 on Friday, June 29, 2018 and we’re having a birthday party. Nashville Paddle Co. will have special discounts (book a class or rental and get 50% off your next class or rental). We’re ask 50 customers to each paddle 1 mile, for…

Thanks to a grant from the Tennessee Clean Water Network, we have a water fountain that anyone can use—park-goers or customers—any time we are open. We encourage you to bring your own refillable container to keep hydrated at the lake (it is hot in Tennessee in the summer). If you don’t have one, you can…

As if our regular Sunset Social Paddles weren’t enough fun, Sara Bradley is making selected nights that much more fun. Pack your own dinner or a snack (in a waterproof bag, trust us on this) and join her for a Picnic & Paddle. You’ll SUP or kayak your way out to a pretty spot, and…

We know one of the reasons you like to come out to paddle on Percy Priest Lake is it is scenic and serene (and with all the rain we got this spring, it is greener than ever). We want you help keeping our lake clean. Here’s the deal: Nashville Paddle Co. has a stack of river…

Whether you want to teach SUP or SUP yoga or you just want to take your paddling to the next level, we have the programs that will stuff your brain full of info about paddle technique and water safety. You can earn your World Paddle Association Class 1 and SUP Yoga certification right here in Music…

Do you know the rule of 120? Add together combined air and water temperature. If the number is lower than 120 degrees, don’t paddle without a wet or dry suit. If it is less than 120 degrees, cold shock and hypothermia are risks. Right now the Percy Priest surface water temperature is 53 degrees. That’s…

When Nashville Paddle Co. SUP instructor and Hala Gear Ambassador Jacky Dustin Good posted some awesome pregnancy photos from Jennie Pyfferoen (Photography), both Jacky and the photographer got some push-back…”Is that safe?” people asked. This is a paddling blog and not medical advice, so if you have concerns about your own SUP activity while pregnant,…

At Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) many Jews participate in tashlich, which loosely translated from Hebrew means “casting off.” This is observance involves symbolically casting off the sins of the previous year by tossing pieces of bread into a body of flowing water. The service of tashlich is one of Margaret’s favorite of the year…no surprise since it takes place on…

We don’t get up early and clean boards and set up gear for press coverage or awards. We do it because we love to paddle and because we want to show other people how awesome a sport SUP is (also, it is really hot if we don’t get up early to do it). That said,…

Like to run? Like to SUP? Why not try them together? Come join us for three-part Run/SUP training challenge! The first two weeks Nashville Paddle Co.’s Robbie will develop a training session designed to improve your running and SUP fitness and skill. The final session will culminate with an informal timed race/challenge at either the…