BOTE Grub: Recipes for Memorial Day Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer across the U.S. But for those of us below the Mason Dixon Line, where kids get out of school just in time for Memorial Day weekend, it’s the perfect time to unwind after a long school year and bring back our favorite summertime recipes. If you stumbled upon this post looking for recipes and not as a #botenation devotee, you’ve probably already read 100 blog posts about recipes for Memorial Day. This one is going to be a little different from all the others because Memorial...

When it comes to solid paddle boards, the technology can vary greatly, and a seemingly simple, aerodynamic shape can completely change your experience on the water.

What are we talking about here? No, not that, get your mind out of the gutter.  This is a comparison. A test of sorts. Sure, it may sound extremely odd to compare an atmospheric gas (air) to organic plant matter, but believe it or not, they share something in common.

Paddle boarding is a fun sport to introduce to kids, regardless of age or skill level. With a few adjustments and accommodations, you can have the whole family paddling in no time.

With such a wide variety of options, how do you know which paddle board is right for you? Here are the five questions you should ask yourself before buying a paddle board.

Second Only to the Amazon: SUP the State - Part 3 The Clinch River is the most bio-diverse in the northern hemisphere – second in the world only to the Amazon river for the greatest concentration of rare and imperiled freshwater animals. Rare freshwater mussels and endangered fish can be found in the clear Appalachian waterway, which is also considered one of America’s premiere trout streams. Should you want to explore by paddle board, you’ll find 50 miles of smooth, slow-moving Class I water. Expect to see miles of uninterrupted old-growth forest, rising distant mountains, wooded ridges and pastures along...

36°32’27.1”N, 83°37’53.7”W: SUP the State - Part 2 Launch points into the Powell River are so remote, the locations are given by GPS coordinates. Steep, one-way gravel roads and unmarked grassy slopes under a bridge are the norm, and you can go 20 miles on your paddle board without seeing another soul. As one of the finest remote float streams in Tennessee, the Powell flows through sparsely populated Appalachian forest, providing habitat for about 100 species of fish, 30 varieties of freshwater mussels, birds, turtles, plants and animals such as beaver and river otter. It’s also known for smallmouth and...

Think beyond the paddle board for the ultimate experience on the water. From specialty racks to carrying straps, the right accessories make your paddle board experience the best it should be!

The BOTE inflatable kayak transforms from kayak to a stand up paddle board in seconds, and offers remarkable performance in either platform.