WATERMAN FOUNDATION TAHOE

ADAPTIVE Paddling Program

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The Waterman Foundation’s Adaptive Paddling Program provides access to professional paddle coaching resources and specialized paddle sports equipment for people facing life-changing mental or physical health challenges in North Lake Tahoe and surrounding communities.

The Adaptive Paddling Program will return in Summer 2025 with an all new schedule and will be 
open to youth or adults with cognitive, sensory, mental health, and physical disabilities. 

Based in Carnelian Bay at Waterman’s Landing Cafe and Patton Beach, the Adaptive Paddling Program in operated in partnership with the professional paddling coaches and trainers at the Waterman's Landing Paddle Center and utilizes traditional and adaptive paddle sports equipment, including a specialized outrigger canoe (a Double-ama Draco) designed by Kai Wa’a Canoes and manufactured through Outrigger Zone.

The Waterman Foundation Tahoe proudly operates the Adaptive Paddling Program in partnership with the California Tahoe Conservancy, the Tahoe Fund, and the High Fives Foundation.

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2024 Adaptive Paddling program

2023 First Responder and veteran retreat

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ABOUT US

We are a fully volunteer run and donation supported organization.
That means 100% of  your donation goes directly 
to fund paddle sport resources and programs for people of all ages with
life-changing injuries and challenges. Your generous contribution makes
Lake Tahoe Waterman Foundation mission possible.​ 
The Lake Tahoe Waterman Foundation is a registered 
​501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Non-Profit Organization.

CONTACT US
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[email protected]
(530) 412-3613
501c3 tax id#: 47-2037857

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