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by swimmus
Tue Oct 13, 2026 11:36 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: OCT 10.17.26 10 AM River Rescue Practice/Pony Pasture Paddle After
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Views: 218

OCT 10.17.26 10 AM River Rescue Practice/Pony Pasture Paddle After

We'll begin our river rescue practice at 10:00 AM with dry-land exercises, then move into the river for some on-water rescue practice. Anticipate 3-5 hours for practice After we finish the practice session, those interested will paddle from Pony Pasture down to Reedy Creek. Bring your lunch, boat, P...
by swimmus
Wed Oct 07, 2026 7:52 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Maury River - Indian Pool to Post Office
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Views: 1486

Maury River - Indian Pool to Post Office

Here is a video of a small group in Early March of this year! Great day on the water- sunny but brisk with steady wind and winter finally in the rear view mirror! Hope we get some rain to see this this river run again soon!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_plRXy_-Ww
by swimmus
Thu Oct 01, 2026 8:03 am
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: OCT: Lower James in Richmond, Sat, Oct 3
Replies: 2
Views: 1349

Re: OCT: Lower James in Richmond, Sat, Oct 3

I am planning on being there!
by swimmus
Wed Sep 30, 2026 8:04 am
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: OCT Sat 10-17 River Rescue Practice Pony Pasture, James River PRIZES!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1080

Re: OCT River Rescue Practice Pony Pasture, James River PRIZES!!

Alicia wrote: ↑Tue Sep 29, 2026 9:06 pmWhat day/date?
LOL, thanks for the catch!
by swimmus
Tue Sep 29, 2026 7:06 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: OCT Sat 10-17 River Rescue Practice Pony Pasture, James River PRIZES!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1080

OCT Sat 10-17 River Rescue Practice Pony Pasture, James River PRIZES!!

River Rescue Practice — 10:00 AM Saturday 10-17 We’ll start the morning with dry-land rescue practice, breaking into small groups and rotating around so everyone gets a chance to work with different people. After that, we’ll move to the water and put those same skills into practice in a real river e...
by swimmus
Fri Sep 18, 2026 9:49 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: OCT: Lower James in Richmond, Sat, Sept 19
Replies: 2
Views: 4236

Re: OCT: Lower James in Richmond, Sat, Sept 19

Sorry for late reply, I'll be there!
by swimmus
Fri Sep 18, 2026 1:45 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: another One form the Archives Middle Moormans High Water
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Views: 8813

another One form the Archives Middle Moormans High Water

First Time paddling the Moorman and one of the first in the Packraft. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nabAy39e-c
by swimmus
Wed Sep 16, 2026 7:17 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Upper Moormans during Hurricane Helene
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Views: 6093

Upper Moormans during Hurricane Helene

This trip was one of the first I had experienced in the new packraft and I was unsure how it would handle. In addition, the Moormans came out of it banks later that day! https://youtu.be/JjjaFhiJ5Jg
by swimmus
Mon Sep 14, 2026 7:10 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Kayak Saved - Video of a Rescue
Replies: 2
Views: 3701

Re: Kayak Saved - Video of a Rescue

Fixed, thanks.
by swimmus
Sat Sep 12, 2026 2:15 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Kayak Saved - Video of a Rescue
Replies: 2
Views: 3701

Kayak Saved - Video of a Rescue

This is a great example of well executed rescue of a trapped Kayaker on a steep drop. https://youtu.be/IUALNkabjYA?is=ItML2T5MVDRCkN3H
by swimmus
Thu Sep 10, 2026 9:49 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: New River Dries
Replies: 2
Views: 3948

Re: New River Dries

bambam wrote: ↑Thu Sep 10, 2026 6:44 pm Thanks for the videos!

Ken
You Bet
by swimmus
Thu Sep 10, 2026 11:49 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: New River Dries
Replies: 2
Views: 3948

New River Dries

New River Dries Sunday 9-6-26 https://youtu.be/UplsP4Zkits
by swimmus
Thu Sep 10, 2026 6:05 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: NRG - New River Rendezvous
Replies: 0
Views: 6015

NRG - New River Rendezvous

Here is the First day, Lower New River. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZApmIs8Z82g
by swimmus
Sun Aug 16, 2026 1:10 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Kayak Rescue from A Sieve
Replies: 0
Views: 5928

Kayak Rescue from A Sieve

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrEp0XYm3LY I’m sharing this video not to criticize anyone involved, but as a way for all of us who spend time on the river to think about river rescue. As you watch it, put yourself in the situation. What would you have done? What did they do right? What could have b...
by swimmus
Fri Jul 03, 2026 8:54 pm
Forum: Want to paddle NOW?
Topic: Savage River Release
Replies: 0
Views: 6627

Savage River Release

Anyone have plans to go On Sunday? Looks like the release is a go. I am planning on driving up at least and looking at it full flow. Anyone else have plans? I'm on vacation this week so text me if you are interested 434 466 9638