13th Annual Paddle for the Bay

Saturday, August 1, 2009 (Rain or Shine)
Ocean View Fishing Pier

Paddle for the Bay is an outrigger and kayak racing event that benefits the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s work to restore and protect the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams. (CBF.ORG)

Flyer

Pledge Form

CBF, Charity, Outrigger, Race Hide

The launch site at Lake Whitehurst has closed effective November 1st.

To the best of my knowledge there are no immediate plans to replace or relocate the facility.

The closest launch is at Little Creek Reservoir on Northampton Blvd., and looking at the satellite pictures, it almost looks like you could make under the bridges at Diamond Springs road and the railroad bridge, and make it out to Lake Whitehurst.

Launch, norfolk Hide

Took a trip on Ashville Bridge Creek today more details are here

Blue Heron in flight

Ashvlle Bridge Creek Hide

I added a new launch site, in Southampton County on the Blackwater River. This launch is about half way between Franklin and The North Carolina border, on South Quay road.

Blackwater River Hide

Heading down for a trip today with my daughter, there is absolutely no coverage there, so talk to you later…

Merchants Millpond, North Carolina Hide

The highway 58 bridge over the Blackwatee River.
Great place to paddle

highway 58 Hide

Heading out to the Notoway River today. Launching from the General Vaughn bridge launch
Change of plans, on the blackwater instead, found a new launch.

today Hide

Horn Point had reopened for the season

Back Bay, horn point Hide

The Pirates Of Lynnhaven will be holding a 10 mile paddle from Dismal Swamp Canal Park north to Deep Creek Locks Park on April 18, 2009 @ 0900 to raise money for Operation Smile.

The participation fee is $10.00 per paddler and you are requested raise further donations with a pledge form.

For more information see the Pirates Of Lynnhaven website.

For more information about Operation Smiles visit their website

Charity, Pirates of Lynnhaven, POL Hide

Ok I posted this before, and it is still for sale…

Basically here are some better pictures of the Necky Elaho 16 I have for sale…

Elaho, kayak, Necky Hide