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Where to find lessons on the lake
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Lake Norman’s moderate temperatures and beautiful sunrises and sunsets are the perfect backdrop to learn something new or go on an excursion you may have never considered before. Whether you want a serene sunset kayak tour, a day of fishing or paddleboard yoga, you’ll find there’s no need to have your own equipment or boat to enjoy lake life.
Stay fit and active out at these places on the water
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For boating and sailing …
Lake Norman Community Sailing
Lake Norman Community Sailing is a nonprofit organization whose revenue comes from program and membership sales, as well as private donations and supporters. The organization seeks to offer affordable accessible and safe sailing for Lake Norman adults and youth. Their popular adult to sail class teaches the basic skills necessary to become confident and successful on the water. They also offer stand up paddleboarding rentals and fitness classes. Blythe Landing NC 73 Hwy., Huntersville https://www.lnsailing.org/
Freedom Boat Club
Freedom Boat Club is the world’s largest and oldest membership boat club. Members pay a one-time entry fee and choose a membership
level that suits their specific needs, such as access to daily boating, weekends, or a certain number of months out of the year. Membership dues include access to a variety of quality boats, unlimited training from licensed captains and all safety equipment necessary. FBC Lake Norman locations: 100 N. Harbor Place, Davidson 17505 West Catawba Ave., Cornelius 7879 Water Oaks, Denver www.freedomboatclub.com For paddleboarding & kayaking instruction & classes …
Lake Norman YMCA
This branch of the YMCA has waterfront access to Lake Norman as part of its benefits to members. The private beach area features kayaks and stand up paddleboards available for use, and because paddleboarding is quickly becoming a popular water sport in the country, this branch features daily classes taught by paddleboard and yoga instructors. Check out the regular sailing lessons and clinics through the branch for both members and nonmembers. 21300 Davidson Street, Cornelius www.ymcacharlotte.org
Aloha Paddle Sports
Take either a private stand up paddleboarding lesson or go in a group, and Aloha Paddle Sports also has regular stand up paddleboard yoga classes. You can plan ahead and head out from the dock at sunset for a relaxing tour of the water. Not a paddleboarder? There are also single and tandem kayaks and fishing kayaks available to rent. 400B North Harbor Place, Davidson www.paddlecharlotte.com
Cannon Water Adventures
Choose your own excursion at Cannon Water Adventures. Take a beginner group or private stand up paddleboard or kayak lesson or rent a boat or jet ski and head out on the water. 7515 Stonewall Street, Sherrills Ford cannonwateradventures.com For fishing… Fishers of Men Guide Service offers familyfriendly guided fishing trips around Lake Norman and the surrounding areas. www.fomlkn.com No lessons required…
Don’t need any lessons but would like to just get out on the water? These local businesses will fit the bill.
What’s Up Watersports
Rent boats, jet skis, paddleboards and kayaks. 8400 Long Island Road, Catawba whatsuplakenorman.com
Charlotte Cycleboats
Take a spin around Lake Norman on one of the custom-made, eco-friendly Coast Guard-certified boats equipped with a high-top galley bar with five pedal stations on each side. Guests can bring aboard snacks and beer or wine. Book a private party or join a tour of 15 people in a two-hour cruise around the lake. 400 N. Harbor Place, Davidson www.charlottecycleboats. com
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