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Fund a Lasting Slalom Course at Seven Islands
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$4,255 raised of $4.6K
19 donations
An Update::
We have all of the shoreline wires hung, 1/2 of the cross channel wires hung, and all gates made. Big thanks to everyone for their contribution. Half of the course is ready to roll.
We are extending our fundraising to aquire 1,000 more feel of cable to finish the cross channel wires on the lower half of the course.
Go Shred it up in the meantime!
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Help Us Build a Real Slalom Course at Seven Islands
At Seven Islands, a small group of paddlers came together to create a DIY slalom course. It wasn’t fancy, but it is close to town, brought people together on the water and gave paddlers a new way to enjoy a section of river that they may not have in the past.
Now, the park has given us the green light to give the channel a facelift. With your help, we’ll replace our makeshift setup with a durable 10–15 gate course that’s properly anchored and thoughtfully laid out for skill-building and fun.
This upgrade will mean:
- Stronger, safer materials that can properly handle the river’s current fluctuation and weather impacts
- Better gate positioning for a smoother, more enjoyable flow and maximization of the channel's natural features.
- Accessible practice space for beginners and seasoned paddlers alike
- A lasting resource for the local paddling community that does not currently exist in the greater Knoxville region.
We're looking to secure $4,000. Below is the cost breakdown for the project:
- River Left Cable - 500ft. - $512
- River Right Cable - 500ft. - $512
- Cross Channel Cable. - 1000ft. - $1024
- 9 Tree savers -$675.00
- 6 Turnbuckles - $108.00
- Roughly $80/gate.
We’ve already done the hardest part: securing permission from the park. Now we need the funds for poles, cables, anchors, and hardware to make it happen.
Whether you chip in the cost of a single pole or single-handedly fund the whole damn thing, your support will directly turn our grassroots dream into a permanent fixture on the water.
Let’s give Seven Islands the slalom course it deserves—one we can enjoy, and share for years to come.

