4th and Final Round - Last Hurrah!

hotBOATERchick · Post by **hotBOATERchick** » Fri Aug 14, 2015 6:48 pm

4th and final round this summer..........Let's get some first (or newbie) timers on a trip down the lower James.

When? August 20th, be in the lot by 5:15 ready to load up so we can shuttle up at 5:30.

Why? Paddling is about community and what better way to be part of that community than by boating with others for fun. This is not a trip you have to pay for. We would love it if you were a Coastals member but it isn't required.

Where? 14th street takeout

Who? Anyone who feels the need to step up the paddling game a bit.

What? A well supported, absolutely fun and fabulous trip from Reedy Creek to 14 street

How? Shuttle up and paddle downtown...

If you have solid boat control, can catch eddies, make ferry moves, listen to others, and have desire to paddle the lower James, then this trip may be the one for you.

It would help if you can roll your boat in moving water, but we will accept peeps who know how to T-rescue in white water. Of course you will need a boat with airbags, paddle, helmet, PFD, and a burning love for all things paddling related...

We will also need some support from experienced boaters. Our goal is to have two experienced boaters for every first timer, with one leading and the other sweeping.

All questions, concerns, and comments are welcome. Thank you all for you interest in this trip.

Disclaimer: I reserve the right to cancel this trip if for some reason we actually get rain and the water level become too high.

h_franklin · Post by **h_franklin** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 9:14 am

I will be there at 5:15 on Thursday. New to paddling as of a month ago, but have done LJ once. Can roll, but really not experienced. Excited as this is my first trip through coastals! -Hilde

RickLucas · Post by **RickLucas** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 3:49 pm

Hello. I plan on joining. Have a half dozen or so lower trips under my belt, up to 4.7'. Only three going through Hollywood though. Two of which were painless.
RickL

h_franklin · Post by **h_franklin** » Tue Aug 18, 2015 1:50 pm

It'll be two of us coming.

Hilde

hotBOATERchick · Post by **hotBOATERchick** » Tue Aug 18, 2015 3:20 pm

Great! See you there!

Experienced boaters - lend some time to help new to and 1st timers down the LJ.

Giggles · Post by **Giggles** » Tue Aug 18, 2015 7:37 pm

Mangles, Stanley and Matthew will be there

Spcharby · Post by **Spcharby** » Wed Aug 19, 2015 8:19 pm

Looking forward to joining the group. I have six or so runs on the LJ up to 4.7 - nothing more and mostly less. I've run HW a few times.

Steve

kyakbum · Post by **kyakbum** » Thu Aug 20, 2015 12:28 pm

Amy and I are going to try to make it provided work doesn't stop us. Won't know until very late this afternoon

RickLucas · Post by **RickLucas** » Thu Aug 20, 2015 12:45 pm

Hate to, but I'm backing out. Can't make it to 14th on time.

hotBOATERchick · Post by **hotBOATERchick** » Thu Aug 20, 2015 2:32 pm

See everyone there!

4th and Final Round - Last Hurrah!

4th and Final Round - Last Hurrah!

Aug 20th LJ Run