Rather then rewrite the launch sites pages from scratch, I have decided to take things on different path…

The original kayakvb web site was not initially designed to handle the things it does, I had the grand idea a couple of years ago to rewrite things in a more robust and more manageable form. After several attempts in several different programming languages, added to an increased schedule, I had to find another solution, the maintenance of kayakvb.com, and the dread of having to add a trip, became an excuse for me to blow off kayaking and go do something else, because I am compelled to write about any kayak trips for some strange reason.

Well to make a long story short, while working on another project, I came across a content management system (CMS) that looked like it was what I needed… So I have started working on kayakplaces.com (take a look) essentially a offshoot of kayakvb, not sure yet on the direction I am going to take kayakvb.com, but it will not be going away anytime soon, but it will be improved…

If you have any feedback feel free to leave it here in the comments, or email me at paul at kayakvb.com….

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I am heading down to Pocaty River today, because I heard that the road will be closing for 6 months starting Tuesday June 1, to replace the bridge. I hope they to the launch into consideration, but in case they don’t I’m taking a trip out of there today…

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Meherrin River Park

Located in Emporia Virginia

 

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Cary’s Bridge

Near Capron Virginia

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East Lake Ferry

On the Alligator River

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Columbia North Carolina

On the Scuppernong River

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Nice Bridge

On the Northern Neck of Virginia

 

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Totusky Creek

On the Northern Neck of Virginia

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Simonson Landing

On the Rappahannock river
 

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Added a couple more launch sites today…

Captain Quarters Park

Captains Quarters Park is located on Willoughby Bay.
I saw this on the map when I was planning a trip around Willoughby Bay, I saw it from the HRBT bridge, and decided to take a look. 

 

Willoughby Boat Ramp

The Willoughby Boat Ramp.
I have no idea why I have not added this, it has been almost a year since I visited and took the pictures, well 

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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.

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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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Added 2 more launches today.

Airfield Pond

Peters Bridge

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