About us
Our SUP group is a welcoming community for both beginners finding their balance and experienced paddlers looking for adventure. We explore some of Western North Carolina’s most beautiful waterways, including Lake James, Bear Lake, Lake Lure, Lake Julian, the French Broad River, and Lake Fontana. Whether you’re learning your first forward stroke or cruising confidently across open water, you’ll find encouragement, shared knowledge, and plenty of laughter along the way. We prioritize safety, fun, and connection — making every paddle an opportunity to grow your skills and enjoy the outdoors.
More than just a workout, our group is a social crew that loves building friendships around a shared love of stand-up paddleboarding. Dogs on boards are always welcome, and we often head to a local brewery afterwards. If you’re looking for fresh air, good company, and a supportive community on the water, we’d love to have you join us.
Upcoming events
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Beautiful Scenery and Waterfalls at Bear Lake (near Sylva)
Bear Lake boat ramp, Tuckasegee, NC, USPaddle boarding to Sol Falls at Bear Lake is an unforgettable adventure filled with quiet coves, crystal-clear water, and stunning natural scenery. We will be surrounded by lush forests and rolling Blue Ridge peaks, as we paddle from the Bear Lake Boat Ramp to the waterfalls. Reaching Sol Falls feels like discovering a hidden gem, the gentle sound of cascading water, cool mountain air, and secluded atmosphere make it the perfect spot to relax, swim, or simply take in the beauty of western North Carolina.
It is an hour and 20 minute drive from Asheville, probably less from West Asheville. If you want to check the GPS, we will go in at Bear Lake Boat Ramp. Our paddles are usually 4 to 6 miles but we take breaks. I would bring a lunch since we will take our time exploring the lake. We will need to hike a short bit to get to the waterfall so I would wear walkable water shoes.
We will plan to launch at 11:15 AM so if you need to get there earlier than 11:00 AM, please do so. Feel free to arrange carpooling in the comments.Release of Liability:
The organizer of this trip is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this trip. If you sign up or participate in this event you acknowledge that you freely and voluntarily agree to assume all risks of injuries, illnesses and damages arising from, as a result of and associated with this event. In addition, you acknowledge that you agree to the Meetup terms: https://www.meetup.com/terms11 attendees
Past events
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