Richmond VA boaters....

Lax71vcu · 06-07-2008

Hey Im from Richmond Va and recently purchased an Aire Puma. Looking for other boaters of all types to link up with and paddle. I have been paddling canoes and sit-on tops for quite some time and am new to rafting. Just looking for some paddlers that are reliable and fun to hit the water with. Hit me up of anybody is interested.
Thanks.
Nick

b dash rian · 06-07-2008

i'm back in pittsburgh, PA for the summer, well actually up in western NY, but i was going to try to get down to the wisp a few times, and to ohiopyle several times

Lax71vcu · 06-07-2008

let me know the details... if Im available I may try to get to the Ohiopyle run with you. Let me know. Anybody boaters here from around richmond va?

b dash rian · 06-07-2008

oh ya, beer and gear at ohiopyle on the weekend of the 21st, i'm planning on being there, and there is something like 10 microbreweries there

scabies · 06-09-2008

learned to paddle on the james, but moved out to CO last year...how has the james been so far? i miss Z-dam.

-mike

Lax71vcu · 06-09-2008

just learning it really.... where is Z damn....
I am rafting and LOVE Hollywood, first break, pipeline etc...

In the second break I keep hearing there is rebar and am really trying to avoid it but as of yet haven't seen any.... any hints or tips?

scabies · 06-09-2008

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Originally Posted by Lax71vcu

just learning it really.... where is Z damn....
I am rafting and LOVE Hollywood, first break, pipeline etc...

In the second break I keep hearing there is rebar and am really trying to avoid it but as of yet haven't seen any.... any hints or tips?

lax-

z-dam is a half-mile upstream of pony pasture, and it is a good kayak playspot where you can throw ends and looping is easy.

as far as the rebar, there is a bit down there in the middle...and a lot of sharp rocks and concrete chunks. i don't know about rafting but flipping in a kayak is not recommended. i think it is better on river left side going into the area by browns island after the pedestrian bridge to belle isle and the old trestle right there at first drop. have fun.

-mike