Cumberland River Paddlefest, Saturday May 3rd, 2014

CUMBERLAND RIVER PADDLEFEST (http://cumberlandriverpaddlefest.com/)

Paddle Adventures Unlimited (http://www.paddleadventuresunlimited.com/)
Paddle Fun Day , Connect, Have Fun, Learn
Saturday, May 3rd 2014, 09:00 AM–04:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION
Facebook Event (https://www.facebook.com/events/1391999897730292/)
Cumberland River (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumberland_River) at Old Hickory Lake (http://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/Locations/Lakes/OldHickoryLake.aspx) - Old Hickory Park
876 Burnett Rd Old Hickory, TN 37138 (http://goo.gl/maps/UD8Jc)

PADDLE SONGS (http://www.paddlesongs.com/) by Jerry VandiverCheck out PAU on Wild Side TV!

Kayaks, Canoes, Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP), Kayak Fishing.
Activities for New & Experienced Paddlers.
Learn paddling, kayaks, sups, gear, strokes, yoga, fishing, & safety.
Paddling & Recreation Outfitters, Manufacturers, & Clubs
Guided Paddles.
Hike National Trails System Old Hickory Nature Trail (http://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/Locations/Lakes/OldHickoryLake/Recreation/Trails.aspx)

Agencies, Organizations, Clubs, Dealers, Outfitters, Manufacturers
Nashville Metro Outdoor Recreation (http://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation.aspx), Clarksville Parks & Recreation (http://www.cityofclarksville.com/index.aspx?page=141)
Tennessee's Wild Side (http://wildsidetv.com/)
Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association (http://www.paddletsra.org/), Cumberland River Compact (http://cumberlandrivercompact.org/)
Sierra Club - Tennessee Chapter (http://tennessee.sierraclub.org/), Harpeth River Watershed (http://www.harpethriver.org/), Nashville Clean Water (http://www.cleanwaternashville.org/)
Beaman Park to Bells Bend Conservation Corridor (https://www.facebook.com/b2bbcorridor)
Nashville Hiking Meetup (http://www.nashvillehiking.com/), Hook1 (http://kayakfishinggear.com/),
Caney Fork Outdoors (http://caneyforkriverrunners.com/), Run-A-Muck Outfitters (http://www.runamuckoutfitters.com), Higher Pursuits (http://www.higherpursuits.com/)
REI (http://www.rei.com/stores/brentwood-tn.html), Mountain High Outfitters (http://www.mountainhighoutfitters.com/), Sun & Ski Sports (http://www.sunandski.com/)
Jackson Kayak (http://jacksonkayak.com/), Wilderness Systems (http://www.wildernesssystems.com/), Confluence Watersports (http://www.confluencewatersports.com/)
Paddle UP TN (http://www.paddleuptn.com/), SUP Music City (http://supmusiccity.com/), Soulshine SUP (http://www.soulshinesup.com/),
SUPFIT Paddle Company (http://www.supfitpaddleco.com/), Adventure Paddle (http://www.adventurepaddle.com/), Nashville Paddle Co. (http://www.nashvillepaddle.com/)
Tennessee Kayak Anglers (http://www.tennesseekayakanglers.com/), The Angler Magazine Middle Tennessee (http://coastalanglermag.com/middletn/)
US Army Corps of Engineers (http://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/Locations/Lakes/OldHickoryLake.aspx), Cumberland River Compact (http://www.cumberlandtransit.com/)
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (http://www.tn.gov/twra/boatmain.html), “Wear It Tennessee” (http://twraonline.org/wearittn/index.html)
Outdoor Recreation & Paddling Outfitters, Kayaks, Angler Kayaks, SUP, Canoes, Paddling Gear, Demonstrations, Giveaways, Music,
Paddling & Safety Instruction, Conservation Groups. Water Safety!

SCHEDULE
09:00AM-04:00PM ACTIVITYES ALL DAY
08:00AM Setup: Volunteers, Outfitters, Dealers, Organizations, & Agencies.
08:30AM Registration begins
09:00AM - 11:45AM Basic Kayak & Stand Up Paddle Board Instruction.
09:00AM - 11:45AM Dealer & Outfitter Demo Kayaks available.

09:00AMStand Up Paddle Board presentation by Soulshine (http://www.SoulshineSUP.com).

09:30AM Paddling Safety
Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association (http://www.paddletsra.org/), Woody Woodall & Charlie Wilkerson.

10:00AM Kayak Fishing Strategies - a minimalist approach to targeting trophy-sized bass & crappie.
Jackson Kayak Bridgett Howard (http://jacksonkayak.com/team-jk/kayak-fishing-factory-team/bridgett-howard/) & Joey Monteleone
10:00AM Water Rescue Demos on the water.

10:30AM Paddling Gear Clinic.
Jackson Kayak Samantha Brunner (http://jacksonkayak.com/team-jk/regional-team/samantha-brunner/) & Boyd Ruppelt (http://jacksonkayak.com/team-jk/regional-team/boyd-ruppelt/)

11:00AM Whitewater Strokes & Concepts on the water.
Jackson Kayak Samantha Ruppelt (http://jacksonkayak.com/team-jk/regional-team/samantha-brunner/) & Boyd Ruppelt (http://jacksonkayak.com/team-jk/regional-team/boyd-ruppelt/)

11:00AM Introduction to Kayak Fishing up to Tricked out Boats & Gear.
Tennessee Kayak Anglers (http://www.tennesseekayakanglers.com/),
Darrell Klien "Caney Fork Outdoors" Team
Geoff Luckett "Hook1" Team

12:00PM Music & Lunch at Shelter. (Bring a picnic. Grills available)
Paddle Songs by Jerry Vandiver (http://www.paddlesongs.com/).

01:00PM Intro to Kayak Fishing by Chad Hoover from Hook1 Kayak Fishing Gear (http://kayakfishinggear.com/).

01:00PM So Ya Wanna Go Paddlin' with your dog, Huh? (http://jacksonkayak.com/blog/2014/04/06/so-ya-wanna-go-paddlin-with-your-dog-huh/)
Jackson Kayak Samantha Christen (http://jacksonkayak.com/team-jk/exploration-team/samantha-christen/)

1:30PM Resume Demos & Paddling Instruction

Paddling, Outdoor Recreation, & Conservation Groups Welcome!
"Contact Michael a.k.a. "Smiley" at paddleadventures@gmail.com to volunteer, submit feedback, questions, or attend as an outfitter, organization, or club.

Kid friendly event;
Children of all ages are welcome with full time adult supervision.

Pet friendly event;
Dogs, cats and other pets permitted if on a max 6ft leash, & under physical restrictive control by owner at all times.

Alcohol and glass containers prohibited.

FOOD: Bring your own picnic!
Charcoal grills, picnic tables & pavilion to seat 100.
Corps of Engineers does not allow commercial sales including food vendors.

Coffee, Drinks, Breakfast, Lunch.
Jacob's Well Coffee House (https://www.facebook.com/Meetup#!/JacobsWellCoffeeHouse/info)
1053 Donelson Avenue Old Hickory, Tennessee 37138
(615) 541-9590

(meet here after paddlefest for dinner, & band).
Sam's at The Cove
2001 Riverside Road Old Hickory, Tennessee 37138
If you volunteer and share boats & gear for instruction.... thank you in advance. http://img2.meetupstatic.com/981263258369601089/img/smileys/smile.gif
Mark boats & gear with personal identification information.

Bring your boats & gear to paddle & enjoy the nice weather.

Map & Directions select links
876 Burnett Rd Old Hickory, TN 37138 (http://goo.gl/maps/ckSZd)
36.287525,-86.659845 (http://goo.gl/maps/0uEDl)
Backup parking other side of beach area.
1101 Cinder Rd, Old Hickory, TN 37138 (http://goo.gl/maps/o5Ys4)
36.290241,-86.661969 (http://goo.gl/maps/AuEDo)
Directions from Titans Way, Nashville, TN 37213 (http://goo.gl/maps/hFcln)
Old Hickory Blvd to Traffic Light at Industrial Drive to Traffic Light at Swinging Bridge Rd (not Bridgeway Ave).

PFD Required!
Rain Date Sunday, May 4th, 2014

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