In the coming days and weeks we’ll begin sharing with folks who some of the sponsors are for this year’s Chattajack. We personally can't thank them enough. Sponsors are a BIG deal at Chattajack for a number of reasons. 1. Some contribute generous items to the raffle of which 100% of the proceeds go directly to the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Last year’s raffle alone raised $7,000+ for trgt. Items being contributed to this year’s raffle are already over the top and we can’t w

Thanks to Kayak Trader and Epic Kayaks & Paddles we'll be awarding a surfski at the 2017 Chattajack after party!! An Epic V-8 ULTRA will go home with one of this year's lucky raffle winners. The Epic V-8 Ultra is a design that’s super-fast on the flats, stable enough for someone starting out, and unbelievable in downwind conditions. (Specs: 27lbs, 18’ long, and 22” wide) A design that every paddler would appreciate in their quiver. 100% of raffle ticket sales go directly to t

27,000 acres of forestland generating clean air. 24 endangered and 6 threatened species. How many forest types does the Chattajack course travels through? After a conversation with Rick at the Tennessee River Gorge Trust we discovered there are 13! #TNRiverGorge #TRGT #Chattanooga

Why study the birds? If you follow the Tennessee River Gorge Trust and where they invest their energy you’ll notice birds are a big deal. They have bird labs built deep inside the canyon and they have ornithologists like Holland Youngman, Lizzi and John Diener on staff who track, monitor, and study the birds. So why study birds instead of bears, lizards, turtles, deer, bobcats, or the many other animals in the gorge? Birds to the gorge are kind of like a paddler’s heart rate

So this is freaking huge. Chattajack raised over $4,500 for the Tennessee River Gorge Trust this year. A huge thanks to Kayak Trader and Black Box SUP for the generous donations and another big thanks to everyone who participated in the raffles. Kayaktrader.com donated an Epic V7 and Black Box contributed a 14’ Uno. Kathleen Sapp took home the new Uno SUP and Mike Westendorf reeled in the Epic V7 surfski. The crazy coincidence about these 2 winners is that they both drove to

Cool opportunity for anyone in town Friday morning wishing to tour the Tennessee River Gorge Trust bird lab led by John Diener. Participants would meet John at the Laquinta Inn off Brownsferry Rd then follow him into the gorge to the lab. The meeting time would be approx 9AM Friday morning. To secure a spot with the tour you must email johndiener@yahoo.com He’ll finalize and set everything up with you. There is no charge for the tour. #TRGT #Chattanooga #Thingstodo

We have the Tennessee River Gorge Trust to thank for the 27,000 acres set aside for us to blank our minds within. And we have kayak trader.com to thank for donating a sik Epic V7 surfski to raffle off at Chattajack with all proceeds going to the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. The Tennessee River Gorge Trust protects the land and so much more. While you’re hard at work all day Saturday, know that within the hills above and around, the TRGT volunteers are working within the tree

SpringHill Suites by Marriott is offering Chattajackers a reduced rate at their beautiful riverfront hotel again this year! The hotel is within walking distance (1/2 mile) of Chattajack’s basecamp/launch site on Ross’s Landing. The special rate is $125 and includes free parking, internet and breakfast. This rate is available between 10/22/15 to 10/26/15. Reservations must be made by 10/01/15. We encourage you to make your reservations soon as there is a set number of rooms in

We’re proud to announce Toyota of Cleveland as a premier 2015 Chattajack sponsor! We couldn’t be more stoked on this partnership for the race this year. Toyota of Cleveland will be sponsoring the Chattajack athletic t-shirts. Chattajack athletic jerseys will have the unique (super awesome) 2015 race logo on the front, 2015 Chattajack crest on the back, and will now don the Toyota of Cleveland logo on the sleeve. Their support helps us continue to enhance the overall Chattajac

Thanks to racers and sponsors coming to Chattajack this year we have been privileged to make a $500 donation to the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Over 60 people registered for the 2014 race in the first week coming from states all over the US and Canada. This donation is from everyone who has played a part in Chattajack in years past and present and we will continue to help in the efforts to preserve this natural resource. So far the Tennessee River Gorge Trust has protected 1

The Tennessee River Gorge Trust works every day to protect the sanctuary that the Chattajack race travels through. #videos #TRGT

Since 1981, the Tennessee River Gorge Trust has protected the Tennessee River Gorge, the scenic backdrop for Chattajack. The Trust is a community-supported nonprofit with a mission to preserve the Tennessee River Gorge. Forever. They currently protect approximately 17,000 of the Gorge’s 27,000 acres. To learn more about their work, visit www.trgt.org #TRGT