Boating and Watersports

Lake Tahoe holds over 39 trillion gallons of water -- probably enough to satisfy your swimming , jet skiing , water skiing , windsurfing , parasailing and boating requirements. View our directory for a full list of the possibilities!   If you are planning to bring a boat or personal watercraft to Lake Tahoe click here for more information.

Kayaking & Parasailing

Experience the mountain splendor of summer in Lake Tahoe and explore the beautiful shores and shallows while gliding along in a stable kayak designed especially for open water paddling. Sunrise to sunset, kayaking is a pleasurable pastime on Lake Tahoe- so rent a kayak and paddle away!

Or, if you're in the mood for a bit more elevation, try out the effortless and awesome thrill of parasailing over Lake Tahoe as you enjoy spectacular vistas during your quiet and serene ride at 10 to 1200 feet in the air! Parasailing is safe, fun and easy. No special skills are required and anyone can do it. You can fly solo or in tandem. You'll experience a gentle launch and landing from a boat and you can stay dry or be dipped in the water. Some companies will allow family and friends to ride along if there is space onboard. This is a must do at the lake!

River Rafting

River rafting is a great way to be close to nature as you float past open meadows and timbered slopes. You'll feel your adrenalin rise as you paddle through pools, riffles and rapids. You'll laugh, you'll scream -- and you will get wet! So, bring a change of clothes for your return trip.

Rafting is a fun adventure for singles, families and groups. When you are vacationing in Lake Tahoe, you are nearby excellent and exciting rafting on the Truckee River, the East Fork of the Carson River and the South Fork of the American River.

Most rafting companies employ experienced and professional guides and all necessary equipment for trips that vary from half-day to multi-day. Many companies offer youth, group and midweek discounts, so be sure and ask. The rafting season runs from April through September.

What to wear? T-shirt, shorts, swimsuit, tennis shoes or river sandals, hat or visor, sun glasses, sunscreen and a fearless attitude.

Sailing

The beauty of sailing lies in the fact that you can do it anyway you like. You can escape to a world that is as simple or as complicated as you wish to make it. You can cruise, snooze, race, drift, be sociable or seclusive -- whatever suits your mood. When you are in Tahoe, take some time to go sailing. Relax aboard a charter cruise or rent a sailboat . Discover why Lake Tahoe's size, weather and wind conditions make it a perfect pleasure to sail.