Coastals

Great time on a great river with great folks. The advantages of paddling in a river with water that is blue, rather than brown, cannot be overstated.

I don't think I know y'all, but we're also headed down to Smoky Mountain Meadows looking to run some Class II-III stuff. We'll arrive late Friday night after work from Louisville. Raymond should be joining us Saturday evening for Sunday/Monday fun. We're thinking Tuck on Saturday, Nanty on Sunday, a...

For those of you that like dam releases, two southside rivers will be running this weeekend.

Kibler (Patrick County) will be running at 9,000 kwH on Saturday. Not sure about Sunday.

The Smith below Philpott (Henry County) will be running from 3-6 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Raymond - I'm usually your huckleberry for stuff like this, but you do realize that the New COULD be cranking over 15,000 cfs this weekend on those sections, right??

I alas cannot get out of work, but jenn's working the four/tens this week. kurt, jimmy, and gk are looking for something more challenging. Back, Potts? Upper Roanoke?

I alas cannot get out of work, but jenn's working the four/tens this week. kurt, jimmy, and gk are looking for something more challenging. Back, Potts? Upper Roanoke?

I'm not slow, Raymond. I'm big boned.

this is a great chance to demonstrate to the Corps that the region is sitting on a unique recreational amenity. Few out here recognize the value of consistent, albeit cold, water for the paddling community. The Smith, when running, is about the only whitewater option in the area in late summer. It i...

Kayaking Roll Classes Ever tried to roll a kayak before? Tried but just didn’t quite get it? Come learn the basic steps in mastering this essential kayaking skill. Learning to roll your boat upright will open the door to enjoying the rivers as opposed to being intimidated by them. Plus, learning in ...

Well, we got some rain today in the Blue Ridge foothills of Franklin County, but we just missed the motherload. Some locations less than 30 miles to the north of us got over 4 inches today and are now under flood warnings!!! I see that the Tye, Maury, and Hardware Rivers will be cranking tomorrow. K...

Appomattox River and Back Country Sports will be at the event as well selling equipment and boats. Some swapping expected so c'mon down to Waid Park.

Call, or e-mail, me if you need more info or directions.

Scott Martin here from Franklin County. Thanks Raymond for the post. The Ramble is indeed coming up. An addition this year will be the availability of primitive camping at Waid Park for those interested. Camping will be available Friday and Saturday evenings on a drop-in basis. No cost. On the good ...

Just for the record - after a long winter. PADDLING IS THE GREATEST SPORT!!! Man it was great to be back on the water. I pledge this year to develop a bomb-proof roll and be able to surf. And I don't care if it cost me my job to do it (well, I think that is pushing it a bit). We are making progress ...

Meet at 11 AM at the new US 220 put-in/river access. Float to 122. Class I maybe Class II water. One dam to portage.

Yes, but (you knew the but was coming), you will have to get out in spots. The number of times you have to get out will be determined by the ability of other paddlers to pick and run the junk lines. If someone gets sideways, it will back folks up.