Thursday, April 30, 2009

River Rat Induction Ceremony: Beginner Kayaking

Last Sunday Swebop had the pleasure of taking 4 new kayakers on the Balcony Falls section of the James. Three Sweet Briar girls and one lucky UVA alum launched early in the morning for an exciting day. The river was high and running quick and we hit it hard. These pictures don't do it justice because I am not coordinated enough to run the rapid, safety boat and be the paparazzi all at once. But here are some of the best eddies on the river!
The Launch















Off to Great Start

The Lake. After t-rescues, eddy turns, peel outs and ferries we got to spend some quality time with nature in the slack water of the James River Dam. We saw plenty of basking turtles, some interesting birds and swam with the local fish:-)
















Careful Jenna, that primate looks rabid! Oh, my bad it's just on of the instructors...




I'd say my four years as a Swebop instructor couldn't have ended in a better scene.

Keep paddling Sweet Briar,
Sara
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3 comments:

  1. JennaMay 7, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    It was a super fun trip...! thanks to Sara and Amanda for being the official swebop leaders and keeping me calm, sane, and upright (for the most part)

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  2. SarahMay 17, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    Kayaking: where a shorter shaft is a better shaft.

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  3. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I pooped in that river and then it floated down and into your kayak and then jumped into your pocket. later that night u reached into your pocket and pulled out what you thought was a snickers bar, it was not. in fact it was my poo, and you are it. burn

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