Paddling Falls Lake at Beaver Dam

Beaver Dam Boat Ramp
Wake Forest, NC
Sunday, August 1 | 9:30 AM - 1 PM

Come out to enjoy fresh air with your fellow secular folk! We will paddle kayaks and stand up paddle boards on a quiet section of Falls Lake where no motor boats are allowed. Some participants may gather for a picnic lunch after the paddle..

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Get equipment from rental company and inflate boats
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Paddle Beaver Dam
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM: BYO Picnic Lunch

There is public access for those bringing their own boats / paddle boards. There is a $10 park entry fee. If you need to rent a boat, here are 2 options:

• Frog Hollow - https://www.froghollowoutdoors.com/self-guided-trip-options
  Rentals are delivered to the meetup location. Make sure to book your self guided trip weeks in advance, since they frequently sell out.

• Wake Rack - https://wakerack.com/pages/falls-lake
  Pick-up and drop off your rental at the lockers outside the Outhouse Tackle Co: 11609 Six Forks Road. The access code to retrieve your inflatable paddle board or kayak is provided in an email one hour before your reservation.
  Each rental includes everything you need in a duffel bag.

What to expect at TFS Paddle events:

• A quiet lake section or slow moving river

• Very little or no motor boat wake

• Beginner assistance and shallow water

Please check the wind forecast the night before the event to avoid uncomfortable waves. If you are an inexperienced paddler, some recommended limits are:

• kayak on rivers, small lakes - 12 mph

• kayak on large lakes - 8 mph

• paddle board on rivers, small lakes - 9 mph

• paddle board on large lakes - 6 mph

While this event is open to the public and all are welcome, this is not a time or place for evangelizing and harassment/discrimination will not be tolerated. We are an inclusive organization and anyone causing a disturbance or intentionally making others uncomfortable will be asked to leave.