Sunday Rivanna SUP!!

OVERVIEW

I don’t know about you, but every time I’ve gone to the Rivanna, I’ve gone, “WOW, this would be so fun to paddleboard!”

Now that it’s finally getting warm again, it’s time to realize my dream (and maybe yours too?). Because I’ve never been on this section of river before, it’s going to be a bit of a surprise (hopefully a pleasant one, maybe a boney one). We’ll check out a 4ish mile section of the Rivanna, which should have a few class 1-2 rapids scattered throughout. It should be a fun day of splashing around, chatting, and paddling!

Another driver will be needed, so you’ll get priority off the waitlist! No gas reimbursement because the trip is nearby, but I will give you a heartfelt thank you.

The plan:
12:30pm – Meet in the Shrackyard (Shrack backyard, 116 Washington Avenue) and grab paddleboards and life jackets
12:40pm – Drive to Riverview Park, where we’ll set up the paddleboards
1pm – Set shuttle and inflate paddleboards
1:30pm – Get on the water
Sometime between 3:30pm and 4pm – Get off the water, pack up paddleboards, grab other car, and head towards Shrack aiming to be back around 4:30pm

What to bring:
– Clothes that you’re okay getting wet! Maybe a swimsuit, maybe shorts and a T-shirt
– Suitable river shoes that will not come off in the water: chacos, keens, sneakers
– A towel
– A change of clothes if you desire
– Water (and snacks if you want)
– A drybag for your stuff and a carabiner to attach it to the board if you want

I am a Wilderness First Responder and have swiftwater rescue training, but I’m still requiring everyone to be comfortable on a paddle board and a confident swimmer so that we hopefully don’t run into any problems in the first place. Everyone will also be required to at least have a life jacket on their board, if not worn on their body.

Feel free to text me (678) 579-4727 if you have any questions!