Last Saturday, something special happened on the shores of Lake Tahoe.
Community members, partners, and supporters of the Tahoe Waterman Foundation gathered for a traditional Ho‘ola‘a Wa‘a (Canoe Blessing) ceremony to welcome a new adaptive outrigger canoe to the Lake.
With support from our amazing donors and partners, the Tahoe Waterman Foundation is growing its adaptive paddling program with a new adaptive outrigger canoe, designed to bring paddlers of all abilities onto the water together. The canoe’s adaptive seating allows individuals with limited mobility or balance challenges to paddle alongside coaches, family members, and peers, creating opportunities for healing, connection, and joy on the lake.
This new canoe builds on the success of the Foundation’s first adaptive outrigger, which helped more than 60 adaptive athletes and participants get out on the water, many for the very first time. Beginning this summer, the new adaptive outrigger canoe will expand programming at Waterman’s Landing.
We’re proud to support projects like this that expand access, build community, and help more people experience the healing power of Lake Tahoe.
Thank you for helping make moments like this possible.
