O.C.T - Aug 15,2009 - Upper and Lower James - Richmond

[YeOldeAndDecrepite]

Meet at 14th St Saturday morning at 9:30 am. Load up and drop off vehicles at Reedy for Upper James paddlers then to Pony Pasture.

If interest then call or E-mail by 8 pm Thursday.

[YeOldeAndDecrepite]

Meet at 14th St Saturday morning at 9:30 am. Load up and drop off vehicles at Reedy for Upper James paddlers then to Pony Pasture.

If interest then call or E-mail by 8 pm Thursday.

The Upper will be a class 1-2 with lots of rocks showing. Lower will be a class 2-3 run at lower levels and a technical run. The instructions below are to get you to 14th St where we will be meeting. Meeting time is at 9:30 am.
Richard
http://coastals.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1151
James River: Richmond - link to google map and RTD Map and Live Search maps with awesome bird's eye views: Upper . . . Lower
AW Pages -
Upper: click here
Lower: click here
USGS Gauge: click here
NOAA Gauge with forecast level for Cartersville (1 day upstream) and Richmond: click here

PONY PASTURE: Put in for Upper section.

There is a large parking lot at Pony pasture - *gates are locked after dark.*
There is a restroom facility at this location.
There is a 7-11 on Forest Hill where the Pony Pasture turnoff is.

REEDY CREEK: Put in for Downtown/lower section; take out for Upper section.

The parking area nearest the putin is on the north side of Riverside Drive. There is a drive that goes down steeply from Riverside. It is not recommended to 1. leave any valuables in your car or 2. lock your car or 3. leave your windows up or 3. park in the lot if you choose to do 1 and/or 2 and/or 3. Parking is available on the hill by the houses and the residents put up with a lot from boaters, so please be respectful. Breakins occur in both the lot and on the street. Welcome to Richmond!

There is a port-a-potty at this location.

14TH ST (NEAR MAYO ISLAND): Take out for downtown/lower section.

See this link for a map http://maps.google.com/maps?q=125+S+14t ... oc=A&hl=en . This is the address for La Difference, a furniture store about 1/10 mile north of the takeout. Going south on 14th, pass La Diff (on left), go to first floodwall gates and turn left immediately after - there is a brown park sign indicating the takeout. Drive about 1/10 mile to the parking lot.

[wetgeezer]

Right interested in doing UJ with ya'll on Sat. Schedule might rule it out. Also don't want to paddle at less than 4', too bony for a good time (tho' a couple of nice newbie waves appear). Be back towards end of week.

[riversedge73]

i'll be there for the upper, if it's not too low, in a red ford ranger.

[martha james]

I'm coming to do the upper.

[YeOldeAndDecrepite]

I'm coming to do the upper.

See you all there.

Richard

[f5000sl]

I just saw this, is it too late to join in? If needed we can also shuttle ourselves.

Lisa and I are both fairly new to Coastals. It'll be my 3rd run this week & Lisa's second run (1st since completing last weeks BWWC).

We'd both be stopping @ Reedy.

[riversedge73]

I don't care what the level is i want to run the upper

[YeOldeAndDecrepite]

I just saw this, is it too late to join in? If needed we can also shuttle ourselves.

Lisa and I are both fairly new to Coastals. It'll be my 3rd run this week & Lisa's second run (1st since completing last weeks BWWC).

We'd both be stopping @ Reedy.

No problem.

Richard

[wetgeezer]

I'm afraid 3.6-7 too boney for me. Hope to join ya'll another time.

[JJ]

Richard I would like to join the rock hunt on the upper. Sorry for the late notice.
JJ

[YeOldeAndDecrepite]

Richard I would like to join the rock hunt on the upper. Sorry for the late notice.
JJ

See you there.

[riversedge73]

Well, i can't make it today

[f5000sl]

Had a blast! Love learning the sport and appreciate all the tips.
One day 1st round will be on me.

[Blueburn]

2nd time on the river. Had a great time and it was nice meeting everyone. Thanks Richard for all your tips and advice and thanks Martha for leading. Can't wait until the next time.