Jet Skiing the Tennessee River!

We are at it again!! This time, we are riding the Tennessee River from Chattanooga Tennessee to Guntersville, Alabama. This is a trip that I have done by boat before but never by jet ski. It did not disappoint. Check out part one of this video where we enjoy the scenery, the smooth water and even endure a problem or two.

[@cperki1]

These river trips via jet ski can be some of the best experiences! My wife and I completed a trip down the Colorado River from Davis Dam to Parker Dam via Lake Havasu this summer. The scenery cannot be put in words.

[@TheShipsLogg]

I bet that was a great trip! How many miles was it?

[@cperki1]

@@TheShipsLogg point to point is about 110 miles. We broke the trip over three rides. Leg one was Havasu to Parker and back. Leg two was Havasu to Topock Gorge and back and then finally Davis (Laughlin, NV) to the southern portion of Havasu.

[@TheShipsLogg]

@@cperki1 I hope to make it out west sometime with my ski. Maybe I will do that one one day.

[@kkutube1972]

Good team work.

[@TheShipsLogg]

We don't leave anyone behind!

[@kkutube1972]

@@TheShipsLogg What do you guys use for group communication? Group chat, walkie talkie, etc?

[@TheShipsLogg]

@@kkutube1972 every group that I ride with is a bit different. When we did the crossing to Bimini, we used marine vhf radios. That is my preference. Some groups are comfortable with just cell phones though.

[@KhaleesiStJames]

Would love to do a couple of river runs with the Capt and the others, safety in numbers! Glad you were able to get your Buddy outta the weeds! I’m on the water in Ten Mile area!

[@TheShipsLogg]

We plan on doing Tenn River again. I'll post it on The Ships Logg Instagram page when we do it

[@GAM-TIME]

Glad to see everyone working together to help each other but wow that grass was awful. It’s worth it though as long river rides are the best. Can’t wait for part 2

[@TheShipsLogg]

Absolutely! Well worth it! I'll be doing that ride again!!

[@tndeere]

What an awsome ride. Great job

[@TheShipsLogg]

Thank you!!!

[@wadesteven4270]

Another great video, thanks for taken us along for the ride.

[@TheShipsLogg]

Absolutely!!!

[@johnleonardnc5418]

Enjoyed this video Capt Frank because we love Chattanooga and Tennessee River- glad you cleared the weeds!🙂This trip really inspires me to make my PWC purchase in 2023. Thanks also for your prior video review of Yamaha vs Sea-Doo! I was leaning Waverunner, but now will go with Sea-Doo Fish Pro for iDF (Intelligent Debris Flow) clearing system among other Sea-Doo features. 👍

[@TheShipsLogg]

Glad you like my videos! Also, good luck with the new purchase. I can't think of a better way to have some fun. Maybe we'll see each other on the water someday.

[@ericbryant796]

This is why you should carry a small paddle with you! Then you can clear yourself from obstructions without getting someone else stuck.

[@TheShipsLogg]

Good point. Either that or a much longer rope than I had.

[@ericbryant796]

@@TheShipsLogg Your local Walmart carries a nice plastic collapsible paddle for under $17. BTW, nice tour...Thank You!

[@user-vq1vp1ph6k]

His face at 21:23 when he is about to slam into his ski LOL But that guy was clutch and took the shock of the bump!

[@TheShipsLogg]

That was a little nervous moment for me but that dude is a skilled rider. I knew he knew what he was doing. 👍🏾

[@thomasgurley4608]

Another note on Hales Bar. If you go across the river from the abandoned power house, you will see the lock is still there.

[@TheShipsLogg]

@@thomasgurley4608 Cool!

[@thomasgurley4608]

Hales Bar actually used to be a dam. It was flooded over when they built Nickajack Dam. I haven’t watched all your video yet, but hoped you stayed between the channel markers at Goose Pond Marina! I think you guys would be interested in The Tennessee River 600.

[@TheShipsLogg]

@@thomasgurley4608 I was wondering about that. I wonder how long ago that was. Yeah, Goose Pond was interesting. You definitely don't want to leave the channel there!

[@24rezimodnaR]

Guntersville is a minefield especially in recent years because of the growing eelgrass. I rented a SeaDoo spark there in 2021 and had to unclog the pump probably 5 times in the 4 hours I rented it

[@TheShipsLogg]

We did not have any issues in Guntersville but as you saw, Hales Bar gave us fits. We did notice that Goose Pond was really bad though.

[@thomasgurley4608]

That is why it is best to stay between the river navigational buoys in unfamiliar waters.

[@mlkbath]

Look like yall had a nice ride.... Nice Scenery...... i h8 yall hit the 🌿........ yall have to come to detroit when we do our Jet Rally in 2023

[@phatjr12]

What time of year is that usually held?

[@smc772]

Who hosted/planned this ride? I'm interested in the next one!

[@TheShipsLogg]

Check out the Lake Lanier Jet Ski Georgia group on FB. They are planning another one in early April.

[@LowReadyActual]

Great video Captain Frank. I have Yamahas as well. I've wondered how that new Sea Doo Intelligent Debris Free (iDF) pump system works in getting grass out of the intake. I bet most brands get that feature in the coming years.

[@TheShipsLogg]

I have heard that it works well in some situations and not so well in others. They have also had quite a few issues with the system. I'm sure that it will be perfected over the next several years though.

[@Todd-h7e]

Me and my buddy just did this trip this past weekend and he met you at the Wyndham hotel. He was pretty stoked to meet Captain Frank. Awesome trip, but have you ever tried going north of Chattanooga? Wondering if that’s a worthwhile trip.

[@TheShipsLogg]

@@Todd-h7e I remember meeting him. It was pretty cool meeting someone that watches my channel. I have gone north of Chattanooga by boat but not by jet ski. We went up to Nashville and I remember it was a nice ride. I may just do a bit of research to find out where the fuel stops are (I can't remember) to see if it is doable by ski.

[@Todd-h7e]

@@TheShipsLoggWe are going to do the same. Without you, we would have never gone! Love your content, keep making videos. Pretty cool we live close to each other too. We go to Lanier and Hartwell all the time!

[@TheShipsLogg]

@@Todd-h7e Hopefully we will run into each other on Lanier soon. I am at Aqualand Marina.

[@tommyhardin9689]

Wish I could have made the trip. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheShipsLogg]

You are welcome. We will definitely don't again. There is a group from Lake Lanier that does it several times a year.

[@smc772]

What is the groups name?@@TheShipsLogg

[@TheShipsLogg]

@@smc772 Lake Lanier Jet Ski Group on FB

[@cmathai]

Thanks for the video. Are you doing this ride again this year? If so, when and is it possible to join you?!!!

[@TheShipsLogg]

We definitely plan on doing it again this year. We have not set dates yet but keep an eye on the Instagram page. It will be announced there.

[@cmathai]

Having troubles finding the right instagram page

[@TheShipsLogg]

@@cmathai @theshipslogg

[@jack_d5aa96]

I have wanted to ski Tenn River for years, haven't made it yet. Glad to see your videos. What video camera do you use?

[@TheShipsLogg]

I would highly recommend it. It is a lot of fun. I use a couple of different cameras. I have a GoPro Hero 8 and a GoPro Max 360.

[@1978AM]

When you fuel up are you able to find premium? When you can’t get premium, how does your Yamaha run on

[@TheShipsLogg]

It is often hard to find premium when on the water. I often carry a good quality octane booster with me for such occasions. If you must run 89 or 90 octane, it does run fine but your fuel economy and performance will suffer a little bit.

[@stuartpeck8169]

So did you leave your cars and trailers in the ramp parking lot overnight?

[@TheShipsLogg]

Yes, we did. Had no problems at all.

[@stuartpeck8169]

@@TheShipsLogg I’m in Huntsville Alabama so I guess I’d be doing the opposite- Guntersville to Chattanooga and back

[@TheShipsLogg]

@@stuartpeck8169 Yup. All you gotta do is find the right place to stay in Chattanooga.

[@jasonmekush5280]

great vid have a Happy Holidays

[@TheShipsLogg]

Thank you!! Same to you and yours.

[@nickg0411]

so what brand ski do you recommend getting? seadoo or yamaha?

[@TheShipsLogg]

That is a matter of preference but personally, I prefer Yamaha. I think they are more reliable. Sea-Doo does make a nice machine though. I know a lot of Sea-Doo owners like them for their comfort and innovative ideas.

[@jimbo4203]

Yamaha outlasts them all

[@jasonmekush5280]

u may like it - i put a riva much more open intake grate on my 84 mph 22 gpr , def no grass gets stuck.

[@TheShipsLogg]

I may have to look into that.

[@jasonmekush5280]

@@TheShipsLogg only draw back is u run risk of sucking something big up. I think i got an oyster shell a few monthas back, no prop damage luckily

[@TheShipsLogg]

@@jasonmekush5280 yeah, there is always a plus and a minus.

[@gentleyoga4everyone]

Lovely scenery…great job working together to clear river grass .. looking forward to part 2👍🏾

[@TheShipsLogg]

@@gentleyoga4everyone Thank you!!!

[@mosesdalton2902]

"promo sm" 💦