Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Nantahala Outdoor Center
Date and Time
Wednesday May 27, 2015
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Wednesday, May 27, 11 a.m.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony
Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Paddle with Olympian Joe Jacobi, 1992 Gold Medal winner in whitewater slalom
- On-the-water demos of stand-up paddleboards and sit-on-top kayaks
- Live acoustic music by Playing on the Planet
- Giveaways: Enter to win a Mad River canoe, sponsored by NOC, SweetWater Brewing Company and
- Food and beverage vendors on site
- Family-friendly activities including cornhole, face painting and a kids’ tent
Location
Powers Island, Atlanta
1650 Riveredge Lane
Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328
Contact Information
Samantha Barton
Send Email
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Nantahala O...
Description
Nantahala Outdoor Center Celebrates Grand Opening in Atlanta
May 27: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
May 30: Grand Opening Celebrating Two New Adventure Centers in
Atlanta’s Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Wesser, N.C. (May 14, 2015)—Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC), the nation's largest outfitter, celebrates the grand opening of two riverside adventure centers on the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta, Georgia. Members of the press are invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony and photo op at Powers Island on Wednesday, May 27, at 11 a.m. The celebration continues Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the general public, with family-friendly outdoor activities and the opportunity to paddle with Gold Medal Olympian Joe Jacobi.
As the only National Park Service Authorized Concessionaire located inside the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA), NOC’s new locations will eventually provide a full suite of outdoor lifestyle services including river tubing trips, paddling instruction, paddlesports and specialty retail, guided fishing tours, food and beverage operations, shuttle services, special events and watercraft rentals of kayaks, canoes, rafts and standup paddleboards (SUPs). The two NOC Chattahoochee River outposts at Powers Island and Johnson Ferry sit on eight riverside acres and enable the company to offer river trips and fishing on the 3.5-mile Johnson Ferry to Powers Island flatwater section and the 3-mile Class II Powers Island to Paces Mill whitewater sections of the river. For trip descriptions and booking information visit noc.com/plan-your-trip/chattahoochee-river.
Grand Opening Events
Powers Island, Atlanta | 1650 Riveredge Lane, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328 | Directions: http://bit.ly/1PnGp92
Wednesday, May 27, 11 a.m.
As the only National Park Service Authorized Concessionaire located inside the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA), NOC’s new locations will eventually provide a full suite of outdoor lifestyle services including river tubing trips, paddling instruction, paddlesports and specialty retail, guided fishing tours, food and beverage operations, shuttle services, special events and watercraft rentals of kayaks, canoes, rafts and standup paddleboards (SUPs). The two NOC Chattahoochee River outposts at Powers Island and Johnson Ferry sit on eight riverside acres and enable the company to offer river trips and fishing on the 3.5-mile Johnson Ferry to Powers Island flatwater section and the 3-mile Class II Powers Island to Paces Mill whitewater sections of the river. For trip descriptions and booking information visit noc.com/plan-your-trip/chattahoochee-river.
Grand Opening Events
Powers Island, Atlanta | 1650 Riveredge Lane, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328 | Directions: http://bit.ly/1PnGp92
Wednesday, May 27, 11 a.m.
-
Ribbon-cutting ceremony and photo op with the superintendent of CRNRA Bill Cox, Nantahala Outdoor Center’s CEO Sutton Bacon, as well as representatives from NOC’s Board of Directors and the National Park Service
Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
-
Paddle with Olympian Joe Jacobi, 1992 Gold Medal winner in whitewater slalom
-
On-the-water demos of stand-up paddleboards and sit-on-top kayaks
-
Live acoustic music by Playing on the Planet
-
Giveaways: Enter to win a Mad River canoe, sponsored by NOC, SweetWater Brewing Company and
Mad River Canoes, plus other fun door prizes
-
Food and beverage vendors on site
-
Family-friendly activities including cornhole, face painting and a kids’ tent
The National Park Service awarded NOC a 10-year concessions contract beginning in Spring 2015 for operations in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area that currently receives over 3 million recreational visitors per year. The entire operation will result in the creation of approximately 60 new jobs and will create a metro Atlanta venue for local, national and international-level paddling races, events and competitions. Anyone interested in applying should visit noccarreers.com.
The Chattahoochee River locations will further NOC’s mission of introducing the public to the physical, emotional and social benefits of human-powered outdoor recreation. NOC expects to offer high-quality and low-impact recreational experiences on the Chattahoochee as the company does on seven other Southeastern rivers in four states.
NOC CEO Sutton Bacon commented, “NOC is thrilled to be the National Park Service’s partner in Atlanta. We have an exciting vision for Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area—one that will make this resource even more engaging and useful to the public. We hope NOC’s presence in Atlanta promotes the outdoor lifestyle and raises awareness about the value of public lands for recreation and economic development.”
#####
About Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC)--Nantahala Outdoor Center is the nation’s largest outdoor recreation company. Over a million guests visit NOC annually to embark on a diverse collection of more than 120 different river and land-based itineraries, learn to kayak at NOC’s world-renowned Paddling School, travel abroad with NOC’s Adventure Travel program, test the latest outdoor gear and shop at its LEED-certified flagship retail stores or enjoy NOC’s resort amenities such as its three restaurants and multi-tiered lodging. A privately-held company, NOC is one of the largest employers in Western North Carolina and 22 Olympians including two Olympic Gold Medalists have called NOC home. NOC has been recently recognized by The New York Times as the “Nation's Premiere Paddling School,” “The Best Place to Learn” by Outside, and as “One of the Best Outfitters on Earth” by National Geographic Adventure.
About Joe Jacobi, Gold Medal Olympian—Joe Jacobi is America’s first-ever Olympic Gold Medalist in Whitewater Canoe Slalom. He is a professional speaker, consultant, commentator and performance coach who promotes strategies and shares stories for living and high performance, doing the work that matters and engaging with purpose. His 19-year career as an elite athlete with USA Canoe/Kayak includes 10 National Championship titles, two Olympic Games appearances and an Olympic Gold Medal. Joe served as the Canoe/Kayak Color Commentator for NBC at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing and was Chief Executive Officer of USA Canoe/Kayak, the sport's national and Olympic governing body. Visit joejacobi.com to learn more.
# # #
Media Contacts:
Michael Hicks/Sebastian Hale
LOU HAMMOND & ASSOCIATES
561-655-3836 / 843-628-3426
michaelh@lhammond.com
sebastianh@lhammond.com
