Coastals

Join us on a James River trip from Hardware to New Canton, also known as Seven Islands. We'll meet at the boat landing in New Canton at 10:30. Let me know who's coming.

The trip's shaping up nicely. We have 12 definites and 4 maybes. Anyone else?

Hello Martha -

I was wondering if I could join this trip with my wife and myself on my cataraft. I haven't been on this section of the James and wonder how low the water might be/how tight the channels? It is a 12 foot long cataraft, about 6 feet wide that I row. It drafts maybe 4 or 5 inches with me and my wife aboard. We are self sufficient with regard to the shuttle - just looking for a new section and making some new friends.

Let me know what you think if you can. Thanks!

David Hopkins

The river is low but not summer low. I can think of only one rapid that might be tight so you should be okay. You are certainly welcome to join us.

Thanks very much for the quick and favorable reply!

I will check with my wife and confirm either way later today/tomorrow.

We will meet you at takeout at 1030 Saturday - thanks!

I'll be there. I can drive shuttle if needed, for 3 more boats (2 hard and an IK or 3 hard) and 3 people.

I'm happy catching a ride with others, too, if that is the best use.

We now have 20 people going so there will be lots of cars so Bill, whatever works for you. Jann will be at the put- in for anyone who wants to drop boats off.

This is going to be a post pandemic reunion! Can't wait to see everyone Saturday.

Thanks Martha, for coordinating a trip on a beautiful day. for which so many people turned out!

It was good to meet some new people and catch up with some I hadn't seen in a while.

A good time was had by all!