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Seems that in the big launch site extravaganza I overlooked one…
Harborton Landing
Harborton Landing located on the Eastern Shore of Virgina’s Chesapeake Shore
Harborton Landing Ramp
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Launch Site Extravaganza…
0 Comments | Posted by paul in Launch Site Info, Launch Site Updates
A virtual extravaganza of launch site additions…
Adding seven more site to the constantly growing database of launch sites at kayakvb.com, this will bring the total number of places to launch to 96 that have been visited and verified by yours truly.
Todays crop of launch sites includes:
Meherrin River Park
Cary’s Bridge
East Lake Ferry
Columbia North Carolina
Nice Bridge
Totusky Creek and…
Simonson Landing
Meherrin River Park
Located in Emporia Virginia
Meherrin River Ramp
Cary’s Bridge
Near Capron Virginia
Cary
East Lake Ferry
On the Alligator River
East lake Ferry on the Alligator River
Columbia North Carolina
On the Scuppernong River
Columbia N.C. on the Scuppernong River
Nice Bridge
On the Northern Neck of Virginia
Nice Bridge on the Potomac River
Totusky Creek
On the Northern Neck of Virginia
Totusky Creek
Simonson Landing
On the Rappahannock river
Simonson Landing On the Rappahannock river
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Added Back Bay NWR Launch Site
0 Comments | Posted by paul in Launch Site Info, Launch Site Updates
I don’t know why I have been so remiss in adding the launch site at the Back bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor center, but today I had the chance to launch from there. So without further delay here is the…
Back Bay NWR Visitor Center
The launch is adjacent to the parking lot, is is probably on of the better alternatives if you have to get out on Back Bay despite low water, but keep in mind it can be crowded, even in winter.
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.
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
Saturday afternoon, I took a drive to a few launch sites close to me to see how the wind from Hanna affected them, Despite what the local media would have you believe, other then a little high water, Hanna was nothing compared to Ernesto…
All in all, the only issue I really had was the flooding at Horn Point….
p.s. I have a few more launch sites to be added soon…
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More Launches Added
0 Comments | Posted by paul in Kayaking, Launch Site Info, Launch Site Updates
Just a note to let everyone know that I added a few more launches to the primary site.
The new sites are…
Huntington Park In Newport News
Gloucester Point on the York River in Gloucester
Mill Creek On the Rappahanock
and Parrotts Creek just off the Rappahanock
I found that I have a few more, that I forgot to add when checked them out over the winter, as soon as I get them straightened out I’ll add them…
The Pirates Of Lynnhaven had the inaugural Buccaneers On the Bay, crossing of the Chesapeake. A 20 mile crossing of the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Out of the 14 starters, 2 paddlers completed the trip, all proceeds from the event went to Special Olympics. A large number of paddlers were turned back due to weather concerns. Overall the event was a good time for all involved.
I would have joined in the fun, but I found out too late, and had family commitments .
