OCT, SATURDAY June 5 ,Seven Islands

martha james · Post by **martha james** » Mon May 31, 2021 8:52 pm

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.

martha james · Post by **martha james** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 8:19 am

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

David Hopkins · Post by **David Hopkins** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:24 pm

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

martha james · Post by **martha james** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:32 pm

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.

David Hopkins · Post by **David Hopkins** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:38 pm

Thanks very much for the quick and favorable reply!

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

David Hopkins · Post by **David Hopkins** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:45 pm

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

paddlin_bill · Post by **paddlin_bill** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:52 pm

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.

martha james · Post by **martha james** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 7:21 pm

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.

martha james · Post by **martha james** » Fri Jun 04, 2021 6:49 am

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

paddlin_bill · Post by **paddlin_bill** » Mon Jun 07, 2021 10:41 pm

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.

martha james · Post by **martha james** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:38 am

A good time was had by all!