WASHINGTON 鈥斅� A first-of-its-kind attraction in D.C. will combine paddle boats and beer: The .
Jack Maher and Jack Walten 鈥� or “The Jacks” as they鈥檙e known 鈥� came up with the idea for their 15-passenger boat after seeing similar attractions on land.
鈥淲e were looking at the bike bars on the street and thinking how cool it would be if this was something you could do on water,鈥� said Walten.
Paddlers can bring their own beer and snacks along for the ride. The boat is wide enough to allow passengers to move around the deck and take turns paddling.
The Potomac Paddle Pub is environmentally friendly, using only solar panels and the paddlers to keep the boat moving along. 鈥淚t really aligns with our values for sustainability,鈥� said Walten.
When passengers make a reservation, they will also be able to give back to their community. 鈥淵ou actually have the option to round up to the nearest dollar and donate the remainder to Potomac Conservancy,鈥� said Maher.
The Potomac Paddle Pub is already a huge success, according to The Jacks’ family and friends.
鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to get people on there and the groups that we鈥檝e had, everybody鈥檚 been having a blast,鈥� said Maher.
The Potomac Paddle Pub opens to the public Oct. 4.
