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 2025 Adaptive Paddling Program is 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.
The 2025 Adaptive Paddling Program is 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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