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Cole Watkins Tours CWT offers Guided Kayak Tours & Kayak Rentals on the Savannah River & Augusta Canal! Providing locals and tourists kayak rentals & guided tours since 2011.

More fun coming to the river!
10/07/2025

More fun coming to the river!

It would change the skyline along Augusta’s Riverfront, as plans for an outdoor adventure center with ziplines over the river move forward.

Pics from our June 21 trip to Stallings!
08/07/2025

Pics from our June 21 trip to Stallings!

Another visit to Stallings this morning! July 8
08/07/2025

Another visit to Stallings this morning! July 8

The girls were awesome today! They came in pretty scared of snakes and by the end, said “I’m not as scared as I was; you...
08/07/2025

The girls were awesome today! They came in pretty scared of snakes and by the end, said “I’m not as scared as I was; you showed me how much they’re scared of us!”

Great evening paddle to Stallings Island on Saturday, July 5!
08/07/2025

Great evening paddle to Stallings Island on Saturday, July 5!

Here are some pics from Sunday's Kayak Tour to Stallings Island! We do have some room on our SI Tour tomorrow at 10am, c...
07/07/2025

Here are some pics from Sunday's Kayak Tour to Stallings Island! We do have some room on our SI Tour tomorrow at 10am, call 706-840-0433 to book!

Late post! Pics from our 6/14 Stallings Island Kayak Tour!
01/07/2025

Late post! Pics from our 6/14 Stallings Island Kayak Tour!

Sunset paddles just hit different 🌅
28/06/2025

Sunset paddles just hit different 🌅

Tonight and tomorrow, the Augusta GreenJackets will take their alternate identity, the CSRA River Donkeys!!! We have don...
06/06/2025

Tonight and tomorrow, the Augusta GreenJackets will take their alternate identity, the CSRA River Donkeys!!! We have donated a Family Four Tour Gift Certificate AND a Date Night for two Gift Certificate during these games. Come on out for some great baseball, rad new uniforms, and a chance to win some prizes! Let’s go River Donkeys!!!

Donkeying around like a pro! 🫏🚣

🕰 Gates | 6:00pm
⚾ First Pitch | 7:05pm
🫏 CSRA River Donkeys
👕 Hawaiian Shirt Giveaway | first 1,000 fans | Premier Networx
😎 Feel Good Friday | Visit the Keg Stand to enjoy select half-price drafts
🍹 Durty Gurl Cocktail Special | Stop by the Durty Gurl Vodka Bar to try the half-priced specialty cocktail
♥️ Braves Buzzfest

*River Donkeys merch will be available to be purchased from the Hive Pro Shop starting at 5pm today. Hats limited to one per person.*

Make it a GreenJackets Game Night!
🎟 https://bit.ly/single_game_tix

Another great day on the water! Thank you to everyone who came out!
01/06/2025

Another great day on the water! Thank you to everyone who came out!

We love seeing some River Donkey hats coming through! Be sure to check out the  this weekend for their new alternate ide...
31/05/2025

We love seeing some River Donkey hats coming through! Be sure to check out the this weekend for their new alternate identity, the !

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Making a Splash

Colden “Cole” Watkins was born in Augusta, Georgia in 1988. As a kid, Cole, was very active; he loved playing basketball, baseball, guitar and the frequent trips to the lake and river. Cole graduated Greenbrier High School in 2007. He decided that his roots to his hometown were too deep to leave for college and enrolled into Augusta State University where he met his now wife, Ashley. In 2012, he graduated with a Bachelors in Business Management.

During Cole’s Junior year in college, he was aaigned a project that asked the undergrads to build a business from the ground up, that would survive in today’s economy. Cole decided to pick a topic that not only entertained people, but also involved something he loved. Thus, the Cole Watkins Kayak Tours business plan was born. Cole always felt the people of Augusta never took full advantage of the beautiful river sitting in our backyard. After receiving an “A” on the project and encouragement from his professors, Cole opened CWT on May 26, 2011.

CWT offers two options; Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayak Tours. CWT offers many routes along the Savannah river ranging from Lake Thurmond to Lake Olmested. CWT does most of their business at Betty’s Branch which is located at Riverside Park in Evans. The business is ran on the weekend year around and tailored to the customer’s wants and demands. No matter your age or experience, Cole is the guide for you. Many adults and children all get their start, kayaking with Cole!

Since opening up in 2011, CWT has proudly put over 2,500 smiling faces on the water! Here’s what some are saying about their experience: