Canoe/Kayak the New River
Trip Leader - Logan Duff
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| Trip Date: | Sunday,
Sep 8,
2024 9:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM |
Max Attendees: | 9 |
| Trip Type: | Rafting / Canoeing / Kayaking | Pets: | Pets NOT Allowed |
| Attendee Restrictions: | Members Only | Distance/Difficulty: | 10 Miles - Moderate |
| Driving Required: | Yes |
Description
This trip is a members-only trip and there is a cost to attend. The club is covering the majority of the cost, however, it is still $25 per person to attend. In order to secure your spot on the trip, you must both sign up on the website, and venmo me your $25. My venmo is @Logan-Duff-05, please use the caption "OCVT canoe trip." IMPORTANT: If I do not receive your venmo within 24hrs of your sign-up on the website, you will be removed from the trip. Make sure that you do not venmo me if you are on the waiting list either, wait until you are a confirmed attendee. All that is to insure that you don't sign up unless you are sure you can go because there are a lot of moving parts with this trip. It would be a good idea if you have some experience on the water, however, if you know someone more experienced going, you can raft with them and be fine. We will not have a guide so you need to be confident in controlling your boat through light rapids. We will be sorting out the boats when we get there, but it will be some combination of canoes, single-person kayaks, and tandem kayaks. We will meet on campus then drive to the outfitter. A shuttle will bring us back to the outfitter when we finish the trip. This is going to be a great trip and an awesome way to enjoy a day on the water or learn some basic kayaking/canoeing skills. If you are willing to commit to the trip, you should definitely join us. Feel free to ask me any questions!
Location
The place we are using is Tangent Outfitters in Pembroke, VA. It's about a 20min drive. If you do not have a car, we will arrange carpool at the meetup.
Driving Directions
The address is 201 Cascade Dr., Pembroke, VA 24136.
What You Should Bring
Tangent Outfitters is providing paddles, life jackets, maps, and the shuttle service. Hopefully no one will flip their boat and get soaked, but it is possible so be prepared. You should bring a change of clothes and towel to leave in the car. Also bring water, lunch, and sunscreen. Wear shoes that can get wet like crocs, sandals, or old sneakers. I would not suggest bringing your phone down the river, but if you do, make sure it is in something waterproof and secured either to you or your backpack. Basically, you should be prepared for you and whatever is in your boat to get completely soaked as a worst-case scenario.