Adventures you don't want to miss, on and off the water!
Adventures you don't want to miss, on and off the water!
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Basic River Rescue - Whitewater before July 7!
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Learn how to rescue yourself and your paddling friends on a whitewater river!  
TSRA's Basic River Rescue Clinic will be held July 14-16, 2017 on the Hiwassee River, Reliance, TN. 
This class is for paddlers who have some basic comfort with their WHITEWATER paddling skills. A roll is not necessary in order to take this class.
Learn more and register here!
TVA Seeks Input on Proposed Ocoee Agreement
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is seeking public input on a proposed management agreement with the U.S. Forest Service, the State of Tennessee and the Ocoee River Outfitters Association to establish partner responsibilities for recreational water releases and management along the Ocoee River in Polk County. Current management and flow release agreements expire at the end of 2018. The public comment period closes July 19, 2017.
The proposed agreement calls for a release schedule from Ocoee Dam No. 2 and Dam No 3 similar to the current schedule, but with the elimination of five weekdays on the middle Ocoee in late September each year.
American Whitewater provides a summary of the proposed agreement along with concepts paddlers may want to consider before commenting to the TVA. 
Andrea White and David Criswell demonstrate kayaking re-entry
TSRA and Boater Safety
Featured in the News
TSRA's work in safety and rescue has gotten a lot of exposure during the lead up to July 4th! First, we were featured in a front page article in the Sunday Edition of Murfreesboro's Daily News Journal, then the article was picked up by The Tennessean on page 4. And, less than a week later, the NBC affiliate in Nashville came calling, asking us to do a joint feature about water safety with TWRA.
Kudos to everyone who helps TSRA educate boaters about water safety and rescue! Let's celebrate that our efforts are now moving to the general media market, at large!
Mill Creek Kayak Cleanup - July 13
Volunteers Needed
Mill Creek Kayak Cleanup
Help clean Mill Creek! Our waters are valuable resources that need to be cared for. Each time it rains, trash gets washed into our rivers, creeks and streams. Join the Cumberland River Compact and Cumberland Kayak Urban Adventure Co. for a paddle cleanup of Mill Creek on Thursday, July 13. This is a VOLUNTEER event open to the public (with some fun perks!). Register Online
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            or Join TSRA Paddler Chat

TSRA Paddler Chat is a place where friends and family of the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association come together to talk about boats and gear, plan paddle trips and tell river stories.

In order TO JOIN THIS GROUP you must:

1) Request to join the group, and
2) Sign a waiver to acknowledge that the trips we plan here are just groups of Common Adventurers enjoying the river together. 

*The good news is that you can sign this waiver once and it will cover all TSRA Common Adventurer trips from now on! 
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TSRA EVENTS
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EVENTS AT A GLANCE!
July 8-9: Hiwassee River Paddle
July 13: Mill Creek Kayak Cleanup
July 14-16: Basic River Rescue
July 22: Tons of Fun Intro to Paddling #3
July 22: Obed WaterFest
July 29-30: Rescue Skills for Rec Boaters #3
August 5: Pigeon River Paddle
August 19-20: Swift Water Rescue
August 26-27: Tuckaseegee/Nantahala Paddle 
September 9: Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival
September 17: Lost Loon Triathlon
ANNOUNCING:
Tons of Fun Intro to Paddling #3
July 22 Registration Now Open
Learn new paddling skills in a safe, calm environment as you explore the fun world of kayaking!
Last Chance for 2017:
Rescue Skills for Recreational Boaters
Session #3: July 29-30 Registration Now Open  
Rescue for Recreational Boaters is more popular than ever! In fact, some graduates conducted rescues on the Duck River and the Caney Fork River less than a week after completing the class!
Swift Water Rescue Seminar
August 19-20 Registration Now Open
Learn basic swiftwater rescue techniques through classroom instruction, river drills and realistic scenarios. This course does not involve paddling, but does include a LOT of swimming.
Lost Loon Registration is Open!
Take part in the bike ride, tandem canoe and trail run on September 17 with fellow Loonies and outdoor enthusiasts! Triathlon proceeds benefit TSRA's conservation efforts. Check out other fun costumes and photos on The Lost Loon Triathlon Facebook page and register at www.lostloons.com. 

Thank you race teams and volunteers!
Obed WaterFest - July 22
Volunteers Needed
Obed WaterFest
On Saturday, July 22nd, TSRA will be assisting the Obed Watershed Community Association by providing boater safety for their WaterFest.

We need volunteers to help at this event. Our support builds relationships which help us maintain our access to rivers on the Cumberland Plateau. Please consider joining us and bringing your kayak.

Contact John Schneider if you are willing to help.
Canoe & Kayak School Was Awesome! Were You There?
Canoe & Kayak School 2017
TSRA's 48th annual Canoe and Kayak School was a great success with almost twice as many  students as we had last year! We returned to the Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park and Gee Creek campground and increased our focus on beginners and it seems to have paid off! Thank you to our students, volunteers and instructors for supporting TSRA and paddler education! 
C&K Committee: Vincent Finamore, Gary Weatherford and Sally Barr.
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Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association
P.O. Box 159041, Nashville, TN 37215-9041
www.paddletsra.org



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