Program Description: This outdoor kayaking program is accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities. Enjoy the fun and serenity of Lake James State Park all while being part of a supportive community. All participants will be in a tandem kayak and paired with an experienced paddler. Our highly trained staff will instruct, support, and encourage you as you meet new people, learn new skills, or further develop your existing ones. If you are new to Waypoint, upon sign-up, a staff member will reach out via phone to introduce themselves, answer any questions and/or concerns, and better understand the supports we can offer to make this adventure a success. We can not wait to paddle with you!
*Note: This will be a longer paddle than our typical programs. We will paddle to a destination, take an out-of-boat break and enjoy a sack lunch, before loading back up and paddling back. Please bring a packed lunch**
Location/Directions:
Lake James State Park
Catawba River Access
2785 NC Hwy. #126 Nebo, NC 28761
Parking Lot Coordinates: 35.73216029437846, -81.90371644039786
Look for green Waypoint signs leading you into the parking lot. We will also have signs from the parking lot pointing you towards the beach!
Conditions: Lake James is a beautiful, large, man-made lake. There are many coves along the shoreline to explore. We will limit most wide lake crossings, especially if there are any high winds. The parking lot is large and paved with stairs and a ramp leading down to the lake. Our launch site is a nice sandy beach.
Bathrooms: There are accessible bathrooms near the boat launch and parking area.
Instructors: Adam Combs, Shelby Hampton, and Theresa Scott
Contact Information:
Theresa:
email: [email protected]
cell:334-437-4911
Shelby:
email: [email protected]
What to bring:
07/22/2025
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 12
Registration starts on 04/28/2025 and ends on 07/18/2025.
Please contact Waypoint Adventure NC if you have any questions.