About Us
The most MEMPHIS thing you've never done!
We love the water!
Whether it's a tour on a section of the Wolf River or on an area lake,
Blues City Kayaks is the place to call!
Our experienced guides will ensure your trip is safe, educational, unique, and fun!
ANDe Demetriou
ANDe is the owner and a river guide with Blues City Kayaks. An avid kayaker since 2013, ANDe is certified in CPR and has been trained in water rescue. As an active Scouts BSA scoutmaster, he is trained in Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, teaches Kayaking BSA and teaches the Kayaking Merit Badge. He is also a volunteer river guide with the Wolf River Conservancy.
ANDe's favorite tour is the Urban Wolf River tour from Germantown Road to Walnut Grove Road in Memphis, TN.
Paul Frye
Paul co-founded Blues City Kayaks with ANDe in 2019 and is also a river guide. He has been an active kayaker for most of his life and is certified in CPR and wilderness first aid and has been trained in water rescue. Also active as a leader in Scouts BSA, he has been trained in the BSA's Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat programs. He also teaches the Kayaking Merit Badge.
Paul's favorite tour is the Middle Wolf River tour from Rossville, TN to Piperton, TN.
Mike Dawkins
Mike has lived his entire life around the Wolf River and has been a volunteer river guide for Wolf River Conservancy for over 20 years. He is CPR certified, was EMT certified for 20 years with the Memphis Fire Department, is wilderness first aid certified, and trained in water rescue.
Mike's favorite section of the Wolf River is from Bakers Pond in Mississippi to the Mississippi River in Memphis, TN. (That's the whole river!)