Every year at least 100 or so people from all around the country, along with a group of people from MWA, descend on Camp Nakinawa, in the Cumberland Plateau in Eastern Tennessee. There are some pretty fantastic rivers in this area, like the Big South Fork, the Emory and Obed Rivers. This is an event similar to Week of Rivers. Every morning, paddlers gather in the Wigwam to learn about the day’s paddling events and sign up for trips. They have something for everyone including non-boater activities, like hiking. Located at a kids Summer Camp you can stay in a cabin or you can camp. This is a pretty drafty camp so bring plenty of warm clothes. Luckily the fire in the Wigwam is always roaring and there are lot’s of chairs. There is a silent auction and a live auction. Usually a movie night about paddling or conservation. They always have a beer sponsor and it is just a fun, lively event! Sign up between now and March 22nd to guarantee a tee shirt, cabin and meal plan! I hope to see a lot of Missourians there!

This is where you can get all the details and sign up https://paddletsra.org/event-6492996

I have gone the last two years and will go again in 2026. My experiences at TSRA Rendezvous has made me a much better paddler. Make sure to join the TSRA Paddler Chat. Also, Boyd Ruppelt is a Pro who does a Silent Auction for a lesson and he is an excellent instructor. I highly recommend taking his lesson. He usually announces it over their Facebook Group.

Contact me Russ Aagaard with any questions [email protected]