Paddling Tuscaloosa

Living in Tuscaloosa we have access to all kinds of bodies of water. Why not take advantage of it all? I started my search for a kayak about two years ago. I started looking at all the usual sporting goods stores and at all the usual cheap kayaks. I soon learned they were basically bathtubs and I wanted no part of them. The closest proper kayak shop is about 4 hours from our home. We made the journey to Fairhope Boat Co. We soon purchased a pair of Wilderness System Tsunamies, a 135 for me and a 145 for my husband. I'm quite smitten with my new kayak. I can also say I am quite smitten with the kayak shop, you couldn't ask for more knowledgeable and helpful people.


The purpose of this blog is to share what I find around our local waters. The view is quite different from the water then from land. My main paddling grounds are Lake Tuscaloosa and the Black Warrior River. I plan to share my experiences on the water along with as many pictures as I can stand to take. Hope you enjoy. Feel free to suggest local launch sites or places to paddle. I'm always happy to try new places out.

Our very first launch on Lake Tuscaloosa at Sharpe's Landing

Our maiden voyage in the lake.

I have a tiny passenger on my deck rigging. It is a little dragon fly.

It was a great first trip and not even 24 hours after we got our boats home.