AUGUSTA WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Jet-Skiing Through Centuries: Tracing Black and Native American Stories Along the Savannah River
A guided, up-to-one-hour riverside exploration by jet ski that combines scenic passage with focused cultural history of Black and Native American communities in Augusta and North Augusta.
Jet-Skiing Through Centuries: Tracing Black and Native American Stories Along the Savannah River.
On the Savannah River between downtown Augusta and North Augusta, a compact, waterborne excursion pairs the rush of open water with a measured study of place. Guides lead small teams along river edges where Black and Native American people lived, worked and worshipped from the 1600s to the present day, inviting riders to read landscape, shoreline and townscape as evidence of layered histories.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Living Timeline Along the River
The tour foregrounds the history of Black and Native American communities whose lives have been tied to the Savannah River from the 1600s through today, with guides framing sites of labor, worship and settlement along the waterfront.
Scenic Passage Through Augusta and North Augusta
Riding the river's edge offers direct contact with the landscape—shoreline, bluffs and townfront—letting participants feel the physical presence of the river that shaped local histories.
Small-Group, Guide-Led Jet-Ski Experience
The experience is delivered in small, guided groups on jet skis, emphasizing interpretation and safety while keeping groups compact so riders can engage closely with place and story.
What the day feels like
What the Trip Feels Like
Expect a brisk, focused outing: up to an hour on the water, moving between riverfront points in downtown Augusta and across to North Augusta while guides pause to contextualize what you’re seeing—sites of settlement, work and worship that connect present shorelines to centuries of human history.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits—and the limits to keep in mind.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a swimsuit or swim trunks and water shoes.
Life vest, goggles, floating protective phone cases, and an instructional review from a guide are provided; Georgia guide books and a manufacturer operation guide are available onboard.
Arrive ready in water-appropriate clothing and secure belongings in the provided floating protective phone case while on the water.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs for up to one hour.
How many people can ride each jet ski?
Each jet ski carries a maximum of three people or up to 600 pounds total.
What should I bring?
Bring a swimsuit or swim trunks and water shoes.
What does the operator provide?
The operator provides life vests, goggles, floating protective phone cases, an instructional review from a guide, Georgia guide books and a manufacturer operation guide onboard.
What is the focus and where does the tour take place?
The tour explores the history of Black and Native Americans who lived, worked and worshipped along the Savannah River in and around downtown Augusta and North Augusta, spanning from the 1600s to the present day.