present The Nelson Downriver Canoe and Kayak Race |
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Saturday, May 1, 1999 |
Sunday, May 2 |
Downriver | A beautiful run through Class I to Class II+ rapids on the Tye River's cool clear mountain water. Registration: 11:30 AM Start: Rt. 662 along side the Tye River, 12:30 PM Finish: Confluence of Tye River and Rucker's Run Distance: 7 miles NOTE: Safety boaters will race at 10:00 AM
Sunday's races 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 races 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. Slalom A natural slalom course up and downstream through Class I and II rapids. Suitable for downriver and whitewater boats alike. Upstream Test your mettle by running the Sprint race Upstream |
Saturday | Sunday |
Proceed to put-in on Rt. 662 alongside Tye River, two miles from intersection with Rt. 739 and Tye River bridge (see map and directions below). Register for race and leave boat(s). Proceed to take-out. 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 | |
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