Tennessee RiverLine’s 2024 Paddlesports Leadership Academy Cultivates Inclusive Outdoor Leaders

Tennessee RiverLine’s 2024 Paddlesports Leadership Academy Cultivates Inclusive Outdoor Leaders

The Tennessee RiverLine recently celebrated the successful completion of the 2024 Paddlesports Leadership Academy (PLA), a transformative program that brought together ten participants from diverse backgrounds across the nation. Over the course of four days, these emerging leaders received comprehensive training in kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding, equipping them with essential skills in technical paddling, risk management and community-building.