Charlottesville Parks and Recreation has
teamed up with the local chapter of the Float Fisherman of Virginia, a
canoeing organization, to host its first annual Kids Float on the James River
. The trip is designed to give city youth, who have never canoed before, the
opportunity to float Virginia ’s largest river. We will be putting in at
Scottsville making our way to the Hardware River Landing. We will meet at
Carver Center . Transportation, canoes, paddles and lifejackets will be
provided. Also provided is lunch, snacks and drinks. Parents and those with
their own canoes are welcome to join us as well. The
Kid Float has been rescheduled for Saturday
August 22, 2009. Please contact me ASAP if you can volunteer
that day. We will be paddling from Howardsville to the Tapscott
property, just past Warren's Ferry. WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF MANY
VOLUNTEERS!!!
KID FLOAT 2009 DIRECTIONS: Please arrive at the take out (Warren’s Ferry)
by 8:30am
to leave your vehicle here. Shuttle vehicles will take you to the put
in (Howardsville Boat Landing) at 9:00am.
There will be canoe trailers & vehicles here to take your boat/equipment
to the put in. If you do not arrive before 9:00am you must go to the
put in (Howardsville Boat Landing). Your vehicle will be left there
while we float. A vehicle will bring you back to your vehicle after
the float. I know this may be confusing for many of you, PLEASE try to
make it to the take out (Warren’s Ferry) before 9:00am!!! This will
make things much easier & minimize shuttle runs after the float!!!
Questions: Contact Ginnie @ ginnieffv@peoplepc.com
by Thursday
8/20/09 4:00pm or call me at 434-962-3224
(after Thursday
4:00pm).
TO HOWARDSVILLE PUBLIC BOAT LANDING (beginning of the float):
1. From NORTH: Take Route 20 South through Charlottesville
towards Scottsville.
Turn RIGHT onto Route 626. Follow this past the Howardsville store (on
right). Turn at first LEFT into the Howardsville Public Boat Landing.
2. From SOUTH: Take Route 20 North through Scottsville.
Turn LEFT onto Route 6. Follow to Route 626, turn LEFT. Follow
this past the Howardsville store (on right). Turn LEFT into the
Howardsville Public Boat Landing.
3. From EAST: Take 64 WEST to Route 20 South towards
Scottsville. Turn RIGHT onto Route 626. Follow this past the
Howardsville store (on right). Turn LEFT onto the Howardsville Public
Boat Landing.
4. From WEST: Take 64 EAST to Route 20 South towards
Scottsville. Turn RIGHT onto 626. Follow this past the
Howardsville store (on right). Turn LEFT into Howardsville Public Boat
Landing.
TO WARREN’S FERRY (take out @ the end of the float):
1. From NORTH: Take Route 20 South through Charlottesville
towards Sottsville. Turn RIGHT onto Route 626. Follow to Route
627, turn LEFT. At the fork, turn RIGHT (still Route 627). Turn
LEFT into field just before bridge @ Warren’s Ferry (this is Tapscott’s Family
Farm).
2. From SOUTH: Take Route 20 North through
Scottsville. Turn LEFT onto Route 6. Follow to Route 626, turn
LEFT. Follow to Route 627, turn LEFT. At the fork turn RIGHT
(still Route 627). Turn LEFT into Field, just before bridge @
Warren’s Ferry (this is Tapscoot’s family Farm).
3. From EAST: Take 64 WEST to Route 20 South towards
Scottsville. Turn RIGHT onto Route 626. Follow to Route 627,
turn LEFT. At the fork turn RIGHT (still Route 627). Turn LEFT
into Field just before bridge @ Warren’s Ferry (this is Tapscott’s
Family Farm).
4. From WEST: Take 64 EAST to Route 20 South towards
Scottsville. Turn RIGHT onto Route 626. Follow to Route 627,
turn LEFT. At the fork turn RIGHT (still Route 627). Turn LEFT
into field, just before bridge @ Warren’s Ferry (this is the Tapscott
Family Farm).
HELPFUL TIPS: 1. Bring sun block! 2. Wear a hat. 3. Wear
shoes that will not easily fall off. 4. Bring a small cooler w/ice for
drinks (provided). 5. Bring dry clothes to change into after the
float. 6. Be patient, coordinating the masses takes time in the
morning; you will be waiting while we organize everyone. 7. HAVE FUN!
THANK YOU!!
For more
information or to register please contact Erica Sims at
434.970.3572 or sims@charlottesville.org
| Ages 6 & up |
James River |
Instructor |
| Sat Aug. 22 |
9 am |
FFV guides |
| Free |
Class Limit: 8min/20max |
1 session |
**We are looking for extra youth paddles and lifejackets,
please contact Erica Sims if you would like to donate or loan them for the
trip.**
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