Paddle the Tennessee River or Chickamauga Lake with a private, guided SUP trip tailored to your group. Expect 2–2.5 hours of flat-water paddling, local history, and customizable options like SUP yoga.
Paddle the Tennessee River or Chickamauga Lake with a private, guided SUP trip tailored to your group. Expect 2–2.5 hours of flat-water paddling, local history, and customizable options like SUP yoga.
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Operated by Yo-SUP · Chattanooga, Tennessee
Early light slides across the Tennessee River and Chickamauga Lake, and the boards sit ready—stable, slick, waiting. A guide straps on a whistle and a smile, checks jackets and leashes, then nudges the group into the current. Paddles cut the flat water; cormorants slice and a breeze teases the shoreline. The experience alternates quiet glide with steady effort, and the river keeps its own tempo.
moderate.
2–2.5 hours.
Moderately fit: able to stand and paddle for 60–120 minutes and carry a 20–25 lb board to the launch.
No—guides provide basic instruction; however, a moderate level of fitness and balance helps you enjoy the full trip.
Operators typically ask for guests to be able to carry 25 lbs and may set age minimums—confirm during booking and disclose weights when requested.
Trips are cancellable for bad weather; guides will reschedule or refund if wind, storms, or unsafe conditions arise—confirm the 24-hour cancellation policy.
Meet at a mutually agreed launch on Chickamauga Lake or the Tennessee River; most public launches have parking but confirm exact coordinates with the guide beforehand.
The Tennessee River corridor was reshaped by TVA dam construction in the 1930s–40s; before that, the river was a travel and trade route for Cherokee and other Indigenous peoples.
Practice leave-no-trace on water: avoid disturbing wildlife, pack out all trash, and rinse gear to prevent spreading invasive aquatic species.
Yo-SUP operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




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