Richmond offers a unique white water run with its various rapids and skyline in the background. We’ll run this section of the James as it flows alongside downtown Richmond with some class 2 and 3 rapids (at current flow), including area famous Hollywood Rapid. In order to be qualified for this trip you must have taken the intro trip with …
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Beginner White Water Kayaking – the James River Above Richmond
The section of the James River above Richmond offers lots of class 1 and 2 rapids (at current water level) and is a great place to learn and/or practice river skills. This trip is for beginner paddlers: those that have been in a white water kayak on flat water or those that have only been down a river a handful …
Laurel Highlands Extravaganza
Prepare yourselves for the club’s summer version of the annual NRGE (New River Gorge Extravaganza; held in the Fall; for more info: http://www.outdoorsatuva.org/members/adventure/read/2905). As is the New River Gorge area, the Laurel Highlands is a geographic gem which rivals the NRG in terms of natural beauty and outdoor rec opportunities. I have only been to that corner of MD/PA/and WV …
Intro to White Water Kayaking – Learning the Basics on a Lake
This will be the first of (hopefully) several “after work” summer adventures I plan to hold. My goal is to host 1 per week, alternating paddling and biking, and maybe hiking adventures. Lets kick it off with a 2.5 hour class on the basics of white water kayaking. You will learn such skills as the wet exit, how to paddle …
Cheat Fest 2014: Intermediate/Advanced Whitewater Kayaking
“The annual Cheat River Festival is a celebration of new life, that which comes each Spring and the new life that can be found in the Cheat River watershed. ‘Cheat Fest’ is FOC’s main annual fundraiser which helps us advance our watershed projects and supports the organization’s administrative costs. Rain or shine, Cheat Fest is always a good time!” http://www.cheat.org/our-work/cheat-river-festival/ …
Pre-Creekathon Intro to Whitewater Kayaking: Lake Clinic
Whether you’ve never been in a whitewater kayak before, or if you’re already out shredding the gnar, come hang out on the lake at Walnut Creek Park for some Pre-Creekathon kayaking! In this intro-level trip we will cover the basics of wet-exits, T-rescues, and navigating a whitewater kayak. If you are interested in developing the skills you’ll need to safely …
American Canoe Association National Collegiate Championship
American Canoe Association National Championship! A group of undergraduate and graduate students will be travelling down to Dillsboro, NC on the Tuckaseegee River to represent UVA and the Outdoors Club at the 2014 Collegiate Race! Official race page: http://www.americancanoe.org/?page=Collegiate_Nationals We will be driving down Friday evening, the 28th, (the time we leave will depend on when the majority of people …
American Canoe Association National Collegiate Championship
American Canoe Association National Championship! A group of undergraduate and graduate students will be travelling down to Dillsboro, NC on the Tuckaseegee River to represent UVA and the Outdoors Club at the 2014 Collegiate Race! Official race page: http://www.americancanoe.org/?page=Collegiate_Nationals We will be driving down Friday evening, the 28th, (the time we leave will depend on when the majority of people …
2014 Aca Collegiate Race Series National Championships – Whitewater Kayaking Training Session 4 *Rescheduled
Training session number four! The American Canoe Association’s Collegiate National Championships are in two weeks (March 29th-30th), so we will be getting in one more day of training in before heading down to North Carolina for the race. See more details on the race at the below link: http://www.americancanoe.org/event/college_nationals The current plan is to go to the Maury River on …
Beginner-Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking
This is a beginner level whitewater kayaking trip, however THE WATER IS VERY COLD so that may increase the effective difficulty of the run especially if an out of boat experience occurs, previous downriver paddling experience is suggested. The key prerequisite are to know how to swim, and have taken the intro course with Myself, Dave Clark or have equivalent …
*Cancelled* 2014 Aca Collegiate Race Series National Championships – Whitewater Kayaking Training Session 4
***THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Postponed until next week *** Training session number 4 for the ACA Collegiate National Championships! The following link gives more details on the race on March 29th-30th: http://www.americancanoe.org/event/college_nationals The plan could change depending on river flow, but we will be headed to paddle the Rivanna, Charlottesville’s local river! This is an easy, class II run …
2014 Aca Collegiate Race Series National Championships – Whitewater Kayaking Training Session 2
Training session number two! For any beginner, intermediate, or advanced kayaker who is interested in getting more involved in whitewater kayaking, developing their paddling skills, and representing UVA at this year’s American Canoe Association Collegiate National Championship. http://www.americancanoe.org/event/college_nationals If you missed out on our first trip two weeks ago, that is okay, you are still welcome to come and try …
Kayaking Roll Session
INTRO TO WHITEWATER KAYAKING/Roll Pratice Wet exit, some paddle strokes, T-rescue, etc and then you’re on your own to paddle around, refine these skills, and scavenge for tips from other boaters. Signup regardless of your level of experience, and indicate your experience in the Q/A and if you need the intro. Play boaters are also welcome! Practice hand rolls, back …
Disaster + Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > anywhere you’re out traveling > wilderness area CHOOSE one set of dates/locations (2 days, 8:30am-6:30pm both days): > March 1 – 2: Princeton, NJ* (near Philadelphia) > March 8 – 9: Knoxville, TN* > March 22-23: Washington, …
Kayak Roll Session
INTRO TO WHITEWATER KAYAKING/Roll Pratice Wet exit, some paddle strokes, T-rescue, etc and then you’re on your own to paddle around, refine these skills, and scavenge for tips from other boaters. Signup regardless of your level of experience, and indicate your experience in the Q/A and if you need the intro. Play boaters are also welcome! Practice hand rolls, back …
Intermediate-Advanced Whitewater Kayaking
Join me for an Intermediate-Advanced Kayaking daytrip somewhere within a 4 hour radius of Cville. The rain hasn’t started yet, and I’m looking for some cooperation from Mother Nature before picking venue(s). TIMES/PLAN: I’m intending for this to be a daytrip, but we could also throw in a night of camping if desired, and/or (if we end up on the …
Kayak Pool/Roll Session
INTRO TO WHITEWATER KAYAKING: Wet exit, some paddle strokes, T-rescue, etc and then you’re on your own to paddle around, refine these skills, and scavenge for tips from other boaters. Signup regardless of your level of experience, and indicate your experience in the Q/A and if you need the intro. Play boaters are also welcome! Practice hand rolls, back deck …
Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking: the Lower James Through Richmond
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED This section of the Lower James runs alongside downtown Richmond, featuring class 2-3 rapids including the well known Hollywood Rapid. Previous class 2 experience is required, if you have paddled the Rivanna, the Balcony Falls section of the James, or the Upper New you can qualify for this trip. A decent flat water roll is …
Disaster + Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > wilderness area CHOOSE one set of dates/locations (2 days, 8:30am-6:30pm both days): > Nov. 9-10, 2013: Blacksburg, VA* > Nov. 16-17, 2013: Washington, DC > Jan. 11-12, 2014: CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA* at UVa School of Medicine > Jan. …
Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant
This’ll be the most FUN CPR class you’ve ever taken or will take! No sleepy DVD! Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking. Get a 2-year American Heart Association certification card. Full instruction, practice, and certification all done during this one eve. No online prerequisite work. I’ll serve as your instructor, and I’ll make the class be …
Bridge Day Whitewater Rafting/Kayaking
This is a Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking trip to the New River Gorge in WV for the Bridge Day Festival, and we will attempt to get the best seats in the house for viewing the Bridge Day jumpers – which would be on the river below the bridge! Official Bridge Day info here: http://www.officialbridgeday.com TIMES/PLAN: Sorry for the short notice, …
James River Paddling (Kayaking & Canoeing)
This will be a bit of a multicraft paddling adventure – on some segment of the James River Watershed that’s not too scary for canoes, and not terribly boring for whitewater kayaks (i.e. Balcony Falls). I’ll pick the section based on flow conditions the day of, but would expect it to be within a 1.5 hour radius or so of …
Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking – the “Lower James”
Join me for an after-work paddle on the “Lower James” through Richmond. I’ll be working closer to Richmond than Cville, so the idea is for y’all to meet me in Richmond at the takeout at 5, and launch before 6 PM. Since I won’t be departing from Cville, I’ll need at least one driver, ideally with the ability to tote …
Blue Ridge Mountain Sports. Odc 20% Discount Day. Oct 29th!
Where: Blue Ridge Mountain Sports. Barracks Shopping Center. http://www.brms.com/site/our-shops/barracks-road-shopping-center/ When : ALL DAY (10 am – 8pm) Tuesday Oct 29th 2013. Why: Winter products are in. What: As a member of the Outdoors Club at UVa you are awesome. The kind folks of Blue Ridge Mountain Sports are hooking us up with 20% off in-stock items. 20% OFF!!!! Wear your …
Us National Whitewater Center Kayaking Trip
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED The US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC is the world’s largest man-made whitewater river, as well as the training ground for US Olympic Slalom Kayaking. The center offers two channels of continuous rapids, ranging from class II to class IV Olympic competition level rapids and slalom gates. There are also a few good play …
Beginner Whitewater Kayaking
This is a first timer paddling on a whitewater river friendly trip! The only prerequisite is to know how to swim, and have taken the intro course with Myself, Dave Clark or have equivalent intro experience – which includes being proficient wet exiting and giving/receiving a T-rescue, as is covered in an intro class. (A wet exit demonstration at the …
Nrg Intermediate Whitewater Kayak Trip.
The New River Gorge! Intermediate Whitewater Kayak Trip. This trip falls in relation with the NRG Extravaganza, all fees, rules, and regulations apply. The NRG is rated a class III-IV by American Whitewater. Please read about the river here: The section of river: Cunard to Fayette Station. http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/2418/ IMPORTANT! **PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY** You must have paddled Class III Whitewater. …
Nrge Beginner to Intermediate White Water Kayaking – the New River from Thurmond to Cunard
The section of the New River above the gorge is a 7 mile stretch from Thurmond to Cunard, WV and has 5 class 2 rapids separated by a bit of calm water and ends with the famous class 3, “Surprise” rapid. This is a great place for beginners-intermediates to get an intro to big water, and work on river skills …
Gauelyfest
Gauley Fest is the biggest whitewater kayaking festival of the year. Last year pretty much every major kayaking company was there selling and giving stuff away, and about 3000 people, kayakers and groupies alike. Here’s the link to the American Whitewater website about it: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Wiki/aw:events_gauley While the emphasis of this trip is to enjoy whitewater, You are also welcome to …
Intermediate White Water Kayaking – the James Through Downtown Richmond
Richmond offers a unique white water run with its various rapids and skyline in the background. We’ll run this section of the James as it flows alongside downtown Richmond with some class 2 and 3 rapids (at current flow), including area famous Hollywood Rapid. In order to be qualified for this trip you must have taken the intro trip with …
Intermediate 2-Advanced Kayaking & “Not Swiss Fest”
This is a weekend multi-skill level (but not beginner) paddling trip to the Gauley River and “Not Swiss Fest” – (which is the relocated version of “Swiss Fest” -an informal gathering of local VA paddlers) that used to take place at the Swiss takeout on the first release weekend every year till the NPS bought the takeout and outlawed camping …
Advance Whitewater Kayaking: Upper Yough
The Upper Yough is a class IV/V advanced whitewater kayaking river. This trip is open only to those with the requisite skills and experience to safely enjoy this type of river, if you are unsure of your ability to run this river then please email me. Logistics Departing Friday at a time/location TBD by trip participants. We will travel to …
Intro to White Water Kayaking: from Flat Water Basics to White Water Rapids
This full day adventure will start with the basics on flat water, which will include info about kayaks, wet exits, how to paddle and maneuver a white water kayak, T-rescues, and briefly, the Eskimo Roll. After practicing those skills for ~2 hours you will then test them in moving water as we navigate through the class 1-2 rapids of the …
Whitewater Kayaking: Upper Yough!
The Upper Yough is releasing on Saturday, so let’s go! LOGISTICS: Saturday we will be running the UY for its release, and Sunday plans are up in the air. If nothing else is running, I will probably open this up to beginner/intermediate kayakers and will take them down the Lower Yough on Sunday. TBD though. Staying at Dave Kessman’s place, …
Advanced Whitewater Kayaking: West Virginia/Maryland
Weekend paddling, woohoo! LOGISTICS: Tentative plan is for UY Sat, Cheat Sun. This may change depending on levels. Staying at Dave Stephens’s cabin near Friendsville. For food, BYO, as it is summer and the club does not cover food. Plan on camping / cooking outside unless you hear otherwise. Once we have a final number we can coordinate more if …
Intro to White Water Kayaking – Learning the Basics on a Lake
This class is designed to teach you the very basics of white water kayaking, to prepare you for future river trips. We’ll spend ~2.5 hours on the lake at Walnut Creek Park (~10 miles south of town) learning such skills as the wet exit, how to paddle a white water kayak, T-rescues, and the Eskimo roll. Since I will need …
Advanced Whitewater Kayaking: Upper Yough
The Upper Yough is releasing this weekend, so let’s go! LOGISTICS: Saturday we will be running the UY for its release, and Sunday plans are up in the air, possibly the Lower Yough, Ohiopyle, or chillin at Valley Falls for the race. Hopefully crashing at Dave’s or Chris’s house, but that is TBD, depending on the total number of people …
Advanced Whitewater Kayaking: Upper Yough
The Upper Yough is releasing this weekend, so let’s go! LOGISTICS: Saturday and Monday we will be running the UY for its release, and Sunday plans are up in the air, possibly the Savage. Probably crashing at Dave Kessman’s, depending on the total number of people going. For food, BYO, as it is summer and the club does not cover …
Cpr + Aed Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant
Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR and AED. Get a 2-year American Heart Association certification. Full instruction, practice, and certification all done during this one eve. No online prerequisite work. I’ll serve as your AHA instructor, and I’ll make the class be FUN. Quotes (anonymous feedback) from prior students: >> “Much more fun than usual!” >> “Awesome. Humorous.” >> “Matt …
Disaster + Wilderness First Aid Course [Free for Uva Academic Employees! Reimbursable for Trip Leaders!]
Learn how to save life and limb in an > urban disaster (natural or terrorist) > rural area (not near a hospital) > wilderness area CHOOSE one set of dates/locations (2 days, 8:30am-6:30pm both days): > Sep. 21-22: Virginia Beach, VA* > Oct. 12-13: Richmond, VA* > Oct. 19-20: CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA* (at UVA med school Jordan Hall) > Nov. 9-10: …
Week of Rivers (Whitewater Kayaking – All Levels)
I’m “coordinating” a trip to Carolina Canoe Club’s Week of Rivers (WOR)… Go directly to the source, and get all the beta you could ever want about this event here: Week of Rivers (aka WOR)! Now incase you didn’t read all that, here’s my quick summary: This is a week long event in Western NC, where most in attendance camp …
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New River Gorge – Intermediate Whitewater Kayak Trip!
(This is Intermediate^class III + skill level). New River Gorge, Class III-IV, You can research this river here: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/2418/ You must have taken Dave Clark’s or someone else’s intro to whitewater kayaking class or have equivalent experience, you must have somewhat of a combat roll, have paddled and felt comfortable on class III whitewater. Everyone gets wait-listed until I screen …
Intermediate^2 Whitewater Kayaking – the Savage River
Note the skill level… It’s intermediate squared, not intermediate*2 Kayaking. Anyways, The main event of the weekend would be The Savage River release on Saturday 6/1 (This is the Intermediate^2 one). You can do your own research on this run by starting here: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/748/ DISCLAIMER: I am NOT “leading” on any of these rivers, I am only coordinating some logistics …
Intermediate – Advanced Ww Kayaking on the Maury
Let’s go kayaking! It has rained a ton recently, and goshen still has a LOT of water. But Saturday should be prime time fun. To come on this trip you need to have a solid roll and solid boat control in class III+ to IV water. You must have paddled Goshen or equivalent at least once without incident. Also, Saturday’s …
Intermediate-Advanced White Water Kayaking – the James Through Downtown Richmond
Richmond offers a unique white water run with its class 3/4 rapids and skyline in the background. We’ll run this section of the James as it flows alongside downtown Richmond with some class 2 and 3 rapids (at current flow), including area famous Hollywood Rapid. In order to be qualified for this trip you must have taken the intro trip …
Intro to White Water Kayaking – from Flat Water Basics to White Water Rapids
This full day adventure will start with the basics on flat water, which will include info about kayaks, wet exits, how to paddle and maneuver a white water kayak, T-rescues, and briefly, the Eskimo Roll. After practicing those skills for ~2 hours you will then test them in moving water as we navigate through the class 1-2 rapids of the …
Beginner/Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking Trip
Let’s go kayaking Friday! The weather forecast for Friday 4-26 is expected to be 70 degrees and sunny. Mild and Wild – Lower and Upper Maury! I’d like to run all the way to the post office/swinging bridge. We’ll be warmed up and for those feeling confident enough can run the upper section, which should be at a nice 1st …
Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking – Stonycreek Rendezvous
Stonycreek Rendezvous: The annual Stonycreek Rendezvous is held each year at Greenhouse Park south of Johnstown, PA. This is a great little festival with whitewater releases from Quemahoning Reservoir, camping, music, races, a whitewater rodeo and more. COSTS: Festival Entrance for the entire weekend $10.00 Per person. You can research more on the Rendezvous here: http://benscreekcanoeclub.com/ (This is Intermediate^2 skill …
Beginner-Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking–Rockfish River
Celebrate the overdue return of spring with a trip to Rockfish river, a James river tributary that is excellent for beginners with some class II rapids and plenty of flat water to practice rolling. I will be arranging the logistics for this trip and the preeminent George Kinch will be the leader on the water. This trip is suitable for …