Kayaking (Whitewater)
Echols Dorm: Brick Wall By Side Door
James River - 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 of times. Please do NOT sign up unless you have taken the intro flat water class with me or have similar experience. Email or call me if you are not sure of your qualifications, dclark@virginia.edu; 962-9737.
This is also a great opportunity for intermediate paddler who are interested in learning this section of river to lead future trips. We need more kayak trip leaders!!!
I’m setting the trip max to 5 paddlers, as that is how many people I can comfortably transport, but will expand it depending on the number of drivers and boat transporters that sign up.
The Club provides: Boats, gear, boat transport
You should bring: swim wear (non-cotton layers), footwear that can get wet, towel, change of clothes, sunscreen, water, snacks, your boat/gear if you have it, money for food/snacks after the trip