Buy Local Shop Profile: Fennel Blythe Studio in Chattanooga, TN

Where are you located, list the different locations so we can add you to our Find a SUP Shop Directory

Chattanooga, TN

What board companies do you carry?

Fennel Blythe Handcrafted SUPs

Do you offer lessons?

Yes

What other services do you provide?

Custom Handcrafted SUPs, Custom Board Graphics, SUP & Surfski Repair, and Art Decals.

How healthy is the sport?

10 out of 10

How likely will the sport continue to grow in this next year?

10 out of 10

Where will we see the growth if any?

Inland Paddling

Do you have any advice for manufacturers?

Look for ways to reduce waste and create with enviromental sensitivity

What kind of paddling settings and conditions are near your shop?

Flat water lakes, rivers, and creeks

What is it about paddling that gets you up in the morning? That gets you excited?

The blissful feeling I get when I first step on the board and how I feel when the board slides under me with ease

Describe your local paddle community. When do you get together and what are they like?

We have a variety of folks from different backgrounds and paddle craft. We have community social paddles, sunrise paddles, a weekly evening race series in the summertime, and many endurance paddle sessions on the weekends.

What local events do you have and what are their dates and locations?

Chattajack, October 22, 2016, downtown Chattanooga

Best piece of SUP advice you give to paddlers?

Engage your core and feel the board slide under you

What are your must-have accessories for every paddler?

PFD, leash, water, food, sunglasses, and a hat

How to find Fennel Blythe Studios:

Go to http://fennelblythe.com/