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The Black Boaters Club of America (BBCA), is a multi-cultural community based not-for-profit organization that seeks to make water safety education and training available to all waterfronts and water based recreational facilities. The primary focus is on at-risk youths, the disadvantaged, and the physically and mentally challenged.

The BBCA focuses on providing a positive experience through a variety of water related activities. Our primary goals are to serve as positive role models, address the growing problem of obesity, provide water related training and to provide an outlet from the influence of everyday urban living.

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Get Outdoors Georgia.

Get Outdoors Georgia (GO Georgia) shows families how easy and fun it is to get outdoors and get fit. Helping to spread the word is our fun loving gopher, who challenges everyone to head to a state park and take advantage of all the opportunities to: Get Out. Get Dirty. Get Fit. more

Fishing (Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division)

From pristine trout streams winding their way through the state parks, to bass fishing on one of the state's reservoirs, to casting a line in pursuit of redfish on Georgia's coast, Georgia has plenty to offer both the beginning and experienced angler.

Find everything you need to know about Georgia fishing right here. Download the current sport fishing regulations, locate a boat ramp or a nearby Public Fishing Area, find a seasonal or year-round trout stream, discover Georgia’s abundant reservoir and river fishing opportunities, learn more about the Go Fish Georgia Initiative and more

Lake Lanier Islands Resort in Georgia

Forty-five minutes from northeast Atlanta, Lake Lanier Islands Resort is situated on the shores of Lake Sidney Lanier and is Georgia’s most visited lakeside resort destination. This breathtaking site encompasses natural beauty in a private setting, making it an ideal location for family vacations, romantic getaways, business conferences and meetings, weddings, and more. It also encompasses an impressive list of accommodations and amenities sure to exceed the expectations of the most discerning traveler more.

Georgia State Parks and Historical Sites

Learn how to catch a trout, paddle a canoe, and shoot a shotgun. Try activities like fly tying and casting, bass fishing basics, trout fishing, archery, and BB gun and skeet shooting. There will also be wildlife shows with live snakes and hawks, crossbow demonstrations, hunting dog demonstrations, and hayrides. $3 parking. 800-573-9659 ext. 305. more

Corps Lakes Gateway

Nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains lies Lake Sidney Lanier, one of America’s favorite lakes. Over 7.5 million people a year choose to visit Lanier. Seventy-six recreational areas have been developed around the lake under the direction of the Corps of Engineers. These include 46 parks operated directly by the Corps, 10 marinas, and Lake Lanier Islands. The remaining areas are leased to county and city governments or other organizations such as the Boy Scouts. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery more