Whether you’re a devoted outdoor sporting enthusiast or just beginning to explore nature’s playground, you’ll find your perfect fit for fun and fitness at this amazing three-day festival. Canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, rock climbing, slacklining, mountain biking, archery—even disc golf—there’s something for everyone!

The 28th annual East Coast Paddlesports Symposium is a 3-day immersion in the history, technique, hands-on experience, and fun of kayaking, canoeing, SUP, and more. The symposium is the heart of the Charleston Outdoor Fest, and paddling enthusiasts will not be disappointed. On-water classes are designed to enrich your symposium experience. Symposium participants will also have access to unlimited boat demos from the world’s leading manufacturers, social opportunities with the world’s top instructors, an event t-shirt, and much more.

Have you ever wanted to learn a new paddlesport? Have you hit a plateau in your personal paddlesports progression? To help organize and optimize your experience, we have outlined tracks specifically designed to get you first-timers on the water or better help more experienced paddlers progress in the sport you love…

James Island County Park
871 Riverland Drive
Charleston, SC 29412