Could you see yourself whitewater rafting here in Augusta?
Augusta has lots of water and fortunately, it does get put to use! We’ve got canoeing, kayaking, and even jet skiing. Now we may see more activities for the water with plans for a whitewater course.
A whitewater course can typically include whitewater canoeing, whitewater kayaking, whitewater racing, playboating, and, of course, whitewater rafting.
People take part in whitewater rafting. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images)
Did you know that the rapids in many whitewater courses are man-made?
The course here will have artificially generated rapids by adjusting the bottom of the river.
The study of the Augusta Canal, for the whitewater course, was assessed by S2O Engineering and Design, which is a company that focuses on Whitewater Park design and engineering. The estimated cost for Whitewater Park could be anywhere from $1.3 million to $7.2 million.
According to S2O, no two whitewater parks is exactly alike. This is based on what categories that whitewater venue falls under. There are the traditional or in-stream white parks and pumped whitewater parks.
The main difference between the two categories is how the parks are designed and engineered. From that point, the venue will offer unique opportunities, experiences, and impacts.
The Augusta Canal Authority has released a study for serious consideration of bringing a whitewater course to Downtown Augusta. The study showed how a whitewater course could be built between the second and third levels of the canal.
Augusta Canal Authority is a group of individuals that are the official management entity for the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area. It is led by an executive director and a 12-member board.
The study was funded by Destination Augusta. Destinations Augusta is an organization that focuses on marketing and management organization contracted with the city to promote, develop, and brand the destination to attract visitors and create economic opportunities and vitality.
Augusta continues to look for new ways to make the city bigger and better with what we have.
Want to Enjoy the Water? Check out these Places To Go Canoeing in Augusta
June 26 is National Canoe Day, a day dedicated to the joy of canoeing. With summer finally, here, I have seen a lot more people getting out on the water and canoeing in Augusta.
Canoeing can be a great way to get some peace and relaxation in nature. It's also a form of outdoor exercise.
How to Celebrate National Canoe Day
Augusta has many bodies of water appropriate for canoeing. There are also a ton of businesses that offer group trips in canoes or even renting out your own canoe for a period of time.
Below is a list of places to canoe in Augusta. Most of these have both canoeing and kayaking, while some just specialize in kayaking. While canoeing and kayaking are not the same, I decided to mention those spots too, even though it's not National Kayak Day!
Check out these spots to canoe (or kayak) in Augusta.
Two Dudes and a Boat
They offer different ways that you can get out and canoe to explore the water. Whether you want to ride off into the sunset or watch the fireworks from your canoe, they have those options. For more click here.
Outdoor Augusta
You can rent either a kayak or a canoe here. They also have guided tours that you can choose from. For more, click here.
CSRA Kayak Rentals
They also offer different paddle rides that you can enjoy. For more, click here.
Savannah Rapids Kayak Rental
Every day from 9am to 3pm you have the opportunity to rent a kayak or a boat. Walk up business accepted from 10am to 2:30pm For more, click here .
Riverwalk Marina Gift Shop
This gift shop is located at the heart of the Riverwalk. You can choose to rent a canoe or kayak.
SERENE18
This is a location that you will see many canoers and kayakers. You have the unique opportunity to experience 18 square miles of Georgia's most serene water trails and uncommon wildlife by paddling a Lake, River and Canal-all within a few miles of one another. For more, click here.
