Tar River Paddle Sports is a NuCanoe dealer, carrying an assortment of kayaks and kayak fishing supplies. The company also offers kayak and canoe rental and accessories such as fishing rod holders, riggings and paddle and hunting accessories.

The company’s website touts NuCanoe as “versatile, stable and easy-to-use watercraft that will enhance a person’s ability to fish, paddle, row and hunt.”

Owner Frank Bandy said he is the exclusive dealer in this area for NuCanoe. Most of his business is done on the Internet.

The NuCanoe is considered a hybrid between a canoe and kayak. Its versatility and stability makes it stand out, he said.

“You can make it a one- two- or three-seater,” Bandy said. “You can stand and fish in it. You can stand to paddle. It is very stable.”

Q: What services or products do you provide?

A: I sell kayaks and canoes, paddle sport accessories, oars, seats.

Q: Who are your key leaders?

A: Owner Frank Bandy.

Q: How many people do you employ?

A: One.

Q: When were you established?

A: In 2007.

Q: What’s your business philosophy?

A: Provide a good product and put people in boats.

Q: What makes your business unique?

A: We offer new canoes. It’s a cross between a kayak, canoe and a little johnboat. It comes in a one, two or three seater. You can put a motor on it. The boat is made for folks to get out and do stuff, whether it’s fishing, hunting or just going out paddling.

Q: Why did you pick Rocky Mount as a place to do business?

A: It’s where I was born and raised.

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AT A GLANCE

Address: 3236 Coppedge Road.

Telephone: 883-2441

Website: tarriverpaddlesports.com.

E-mail: frank@tarriverpaddlesports.com.

Hours of operation: Available by appointment.