Interest in quiet water recreational kayaking is booming in Nashville! A day paddle on one of Middle Tennessee's beautiful calm rivers is like taking a mini-vacation, is great outdoor exercise and, after purchase of boat and gear, averages out to years of inexpensive fun. It's a great way to meet new friends, too!

Don't worry about taking notes during the class. Free copy of the book "Quiet Water Kayaking" given to each student/family with lesson!

Learn how to kayak with an ACA (American Canoe Association) Certified Kayak Instructor with years of experience who is patient, safety-minded and enjoys passing the love of the sport to others. The three hour 'Elite Otters' private instruction class includes how to transport your boat, what to buy (and not buy), and practice your first Oops! with the safety of an instructor on hand. Kayak lessons include all gear if needed. Classes restricted to groups of five or less.

Nashville Kayak Instructor for beloved newbies, intermediate and advanced paddlers available here. Learn how to kayak one-on-one or with a small group, and you'll look and feel like a pro on river trips with Paddle Adventures *Plus! If interested in scheduling a date not on the calendar, please feel free to email me. I'd love to hear from you. It's OK to see "Former Members" on comments - it means someone attended a class, learned how to kayak and is now a member of Paddle Adventures *Plus. :)

Leslie Dunn

"Don't take life sitting down."

(To verify certified instructors, please contact the American Canoe Association.)

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  • January 15 at 10:00 AM, 13 Quiet Water Paddlers attended

    Stones River Paddle

    They uploaded 10 photos

    Come on out and wet your paddle on what's supposed to be a sunny winter day with temps in the 50's. This portion of the Stones River deepens just past the dam making it... Learn more

  • December 10, 2011 at 8:00 AM, 4 Quiet Water Paddlers attended

    Bluegrass Underground - Christmas in the Cave featuring Christabel and The Jons
    Joint event with Nashville Hiking Meetup and Nashville Kayak Lessons for Bluegrass Underground's Christmas show with Christabel and the Jons! Cave tour before the show... Learn more

  • December 3, 2011 at 9:30 AM, 4 Quiet Water Paddlers attended

    Duck River Paddle

    They rated it 4.50 4.502 (2 ratings) and uploaded 17 photos

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    Great day, great trip, I would love to do this again in the spring or summer.

    —Gil Hanke

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    Enjoyed the paddle, but the current was so fast that we did 9miles in one and a half hours, almost missed the take out, and had to paddle ...

    —J P Morgan Sr

  • October 9, 2011 at 10:00 AM, 2 Quiet Water Paddlers attended

    Last Private Kayak Lesson for 2011 (For Sure!)
    With the temp predicted in the 80's, we'll plan this one more time. Before the water gets too cold, it's the last chance for 2011 to begin your kayaking years with three... Learn more

  • October 2, 2011 at 10:00 AM, 3 Quiet Water Paddlers attended

    Last Private Kayak Lesson for 2011
    It's been an awesome year teaching new kayakers, I thank each of you for allowing me the pleasure of introducing you to kayaking. Before the water gets too cold, it's... Learn more
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    "Hi! My wife and I live pretty close to Percy Priest Lake and were thinking about taking up lake kayaking--of course we'd love to do some river kayaking as well, so we're both excited to get involved in this meetup!"
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    Maria Maria joined
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    Maria
    "I've just relocated from Michigan to Clarksville, Tennessee for Hemlock Semiconductor. My lifestyle is focused on being healthy and active while meeting new friends. I've kayaked a few time from rentals."
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    Carol Buttenham Carol Buttenham joined
    January 18 at 6:50 PM
    Carol Buttenham
    "I love being on the water and have recently had some friends talk about how great kayaking is so I thought what the heck. Another reason is that I am doing some marketing for a friends vacation rental near the HarpethRiver nashvillefarmstay.com"
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Nashville Kayak Lessons and Lake Kayak Rental http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/5/0/1/global_15485377.jpeg
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Founded Jun 15, 2009
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