present The Nelson Downriver Canoe and Kayak Race |
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Saturday, May 6, 2000 |
Sunday, May 7 |
Downriver | A beautiful run through Class I to Class II+ rapids on the scenic and historic Rockfish River. Registration: 11:30 AM Start: Rt. 602 at the Rt. 722 bridge alongside the Rockfish River, 12:30 PM Finish: Confluence of Rockfish River and James River in Howardsville near the intersection of Routes 602 and 626. Distance: 7 miles NOTE: Safety boaters will race at 10:00 AM
Sunday's events are contingent upon paddler interest and are on an experimental basis. We hope that enough paddlers will be able to stay over Saturday night to make Sunday's events possible. | Sprint One and one-half miles of fast-moving water on the James River at the James River State Park from Buffalo Station to Norwood near the confluence with the Tye River. Registration: 10:30 AM at James River State Park. |
Saturday | Sunday |
Proceed to put-in on Rt. 602 at the Rt. 722 bridge alongside the Rockfish River. (see map and directions below). Register for race and leave boat(s). Proceed to take-out at Howardsville. Leave vehicle and take shuttle back to put-in. Notify race official when you are ready to begin race. |
Proceed to canoe put-in at James River State Park Register for race. Upon signal from race official paddle very hard. |
Saturday | Sunday | |
(See maps below.)
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OR, By Boat from North or South Put in on the James or Tye Rivers and paddle to the park. |