Richmond
Welcome to the Richmond region
Richmond, Va has lots to offer when it comes to whitewater paddling. The James River is our backyard jewel, ranging from Class I - V(with high levels)and runnable year-round. But, that's not all. There are tons of rivers and creeks scattered throughout the region that will challenge all paddlers from novice to expert. Richmond also has a large whitewayer paddling community that is very friendly and open to new paddlers. Come check it out.
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Regional Rivers
River descriptions coming soon...
Regional Paddling News
Lord of the Fork Race and Rendezvous
Russell Fork Rendezvous Elkhorn City, KY Oct. 26, 26, 28 www.RussellFork.info
National Paddling News
Apr 21 08 - Jesse Coombs just sent in the most up to date list of lucky towns that will play host to a premier of Hotel Charley 3. Keep checking back for more additions as the spring continues.
April Hometown Throwdown UpdateApr 18 08 - This month has been full of great moments at all of the throwdown locations.
Rivers In DemandApr 01 08 - Andy Maser is now in the town of Lijang scouting the Great Bend of the Yangtze for a long Raft support mission. Here is a small wrap up of the adventures in Tibet that Andy and crew just finished.
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USNWC TVF & Throwdown #2 Photos A recent blog post by: wildwildwes
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Richmond Events
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May 21 08 WK Throwdown - Richmond - Event #2
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Jun 18 08 WK Throwdown - Richmond - Event #3
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Jul 16 08 WK Throwdown - Richmond - Event #4
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Aug 27 08 WK Throwdown - Richmond - Event #5
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Learning Library
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