Archive for November 2008
Adding 3 more launches today, bringing the total to 81.
All 3 of these new sites are in North Carolina, and look to provide some interesting adventures.
Dismal Swamp State Park
Came across this on quite by accident, when driving down Highway 17, and noticed the new Center on the far side of the canal. The park it self sounds like a great place to spend a day or two, with over 20 miles of trails, a boardwalk that is currently being extended to over 2,000 feet.
Shoups Landing
Another great North Carolina Wildlife Commission facility, on the Chowan River, just across the river from Winton North Carolina.
Tunis Boat Launch
Located in the town of Tunis, this is a somewhat small site, with 2 ramps.
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More Launches Added
0 Comments | Posted by paul in Kayaking, Launch Site Info, Launch Site Updates
Took a road trip the other day on a scouting mission for more launch sites, had 10 on the list, but could only make it to 7. I’ll add the others, as soon as I can make a visit to them. The total of launch sites is now 76 and growing all the time. I also have 4 or 5 that I have not entered yet, because I cant remember where I put the pictures.
The new sites are all on the Pamunkey and Mattaponi rivers, and are as follows…
Aylett Public Boat Ramp
Aylett Public Boat Ramp on the Mattaponi River
Lestor Manor
Lestor Manor Boat Launch on the Pamunkey River
Little Page Bridge Public Boat Slide
Little Page Bridge Public Boat Slide on the Pamunkey River
Melrose Landing
Melrose Landing on the Mattaponi River
Waterfence Landing
Waterfence Landing on the Mattaponi River
West Point Public Boat Launch
West Point Boat Launch on the Mattaponi River
West Point Beach Park
West Point Beach Park on the York River
Trying to see if I can make it to 100 before the end of the year, not sure that I’ll have the time…
Again if you have recommendations, I’ll check them out, and add them. My basic criteria is that they are publicly accessible, preferably free (Small fee ok), and are located somewhere on this map, and yes the map does cover more and more area all the time.
Went through and validated all the outbound links on the site tonight. Had to remove a couple that didn’t meet my criteria for inclusion on the site. There were also a couple that were gone or no longer pertinent to kayaking in general.
I also have a list of links that I’ll be adding real soon…
Probably going to do some re-categorization work soon, and add a couple of new categories…
If you have any links that you don’t see please feel free to contact me, and I’ll check them out…
Over the last 2 weekends I had the chance to visit and add 2 more launch sites, on the peninsula.
Messick Road Boat Launch
Peterson’s Yacht Basin
