Who'd like a Lower James First Timers Trip?

DJeffSmith · Post by **DJeffSmith** » Wed May 30, 2012 8:47 pm

Hello out there. I'd like to gauge interest if there's enough folks that would like me to put together a Lower James First Timers Trip. Please let me know by posting on here if you are interested. You don't have to be a first timer to be interested in the trip, just be interested in learning the lines and having some fun. If there's enough interest I'll find enough support to set safety and find a date when the water is at a good level. We'll finish this day up at Legends for an appropriate debrief:)

Disclaimer: This trip is being blatantly stolen from Gene Langlinais. There is hope that Gene joins us on the trip or at least at Legends for the debrief!

Pack · Post by **Pack** » Wed May 30, 2012 9:15 pm

I can help if the date is right.
Jacob

AKSION · Post by **AKSION** » Wed May 30, 2012 9:27 pm

Id be interested although with me being in a SOT designed to fish and not exactly knowing what constitutes the lower James ( I know the names of the major rapids and know that I would probably do well to avoid them esp. in my craft)....I have been lurking in these forums and much (the majority) of what I see and read about is mostly related/geared toward SINKs that are designed for more experienced whitewater play...but yeah if their are lines I can take to safely avoid the major rapids without portaging I would definitely be interested.

DJeffSmith · Post by **DJeffSmith** » Thu May 31, 2012 5:54 am

Great questions Aksion!

What constitutes the Lower James?:
The Lower James and it's rapids are talked well about here:
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/conte ... il_id_1952

Julie Wilson also did a cool Google map of the James River so one can see where those rapids are located and that map is located here:
http://www.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&layer ... a6bc&msa=0

Can I do this trip in a SOT (sit on top kayak), one that is designed to fish?:
For this trip I will be requiring participants to have a whitewater kayak since we'll be taking the classic Lower James whitewater lines. This is a Class III/IV Run and requires a fair bit of maneuverability. Personally I don't care if that is a Sit on Top Whitewater Kayak (smooth rounded bottom, no runners or keel, rugged thigh straps) or sit in whitewater boat. Although I am sure that there are lines down the Lower James that are navigable in a fishing vessel at certain levels - we won't be going that route and it'll be important to keep the group together.

Hit me up at DJeffSmith (At) AOL (Dot) Com if I need to be clearer.

swami · Post by **swami** » Thu May 31, 2012 7:08 am

i have a buddy who's lookin' for a lj pfd.

DJeffSmith · Post by **DJeffSmith** » Thu May 31, 2012 7:11 am

Send him this way Swami and join in on the fun;)

MichaelME · Post by **MichaelME** » Thu May 31, 2012 7:17 am

I'd be happy to be your supportive date.

eddyflower · Post by **eddyflower** » Thu May 31, 2012 7:45 am

I'm interested!!!
Won't be my first time down, but it'll be first in a good few years, and first in the new open boat. Having a supportive (rescue-ready) crowd would be the way to go!

telfestrumpets · Post by **telfestrumpets** » Thu May 31, 2012 9:19 am

I'd be up for it.

open boater · Post by **open boater** » Thu May 31, 2012 9:37 am

I'm happy to provide support for this effort. Just let me know the date.

kristen.werefox.long · Thu May 31, 2012 9:43 am

Color me way interested! It'd be the first time I meet the Lower James. Thanks for casting such a great net.

Dee P · Post by **Dee P** » Thu May 31, 2012 9:51 am

I am interested. Done UJ several times. Maybe when water is a bit lower, I'd be ready for PFD of LJ. Would be great to have knowledgeable support boaters. I realize this would be a step up for me. Would never consider it without you! Keep me in loop as plans develop. Thanks for offering

Dee

allwet · Post by **allwet** » Thu May 31, 2012 12:58 pm

How much is this gonna cost? and are you buying unlimited beers at Legend?

DJeffSmith · Post by **DJeffSmith** » Thu May 31, 2012 1:32 pm

Mr Pack: Thank you!
MichaelMe: I DIG your support
Eddy Flower: You'll be in good hands!
telfestrumpets: Sweet
Tom: I'll look for dates and post something this weekend
K.W.L.: You are officially colored "interested"
Dee P: See above across from "Tom"
AllWet: This is a "Non-Pro" fun trip! I am sorry to say that unlimited free beer will not be provided

However I am not discouraging anyone from seeking sponsorship for such AFTER paddling BEvERages though if they so desire.

allwet · Post by **allwet** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:37 pm

SHOTGUN!!!!!

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Who'd like a Lower James First Timers Trip?

Who'd like a Lower James First Timers Trip?

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