Chickahominy Water Trail Festival
May 29, 2010
JRA is excited to announce the creation of the newest addition to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Water Trail. Learn about the unique history and natural beauty of the Chickahominy or sign up for the Race to Rockahock and put your paddling mettle to the test.
Calling all paddlers: Are you ready for the Race to Rockahock?
This canoe/kayak paddling race benefits the James River Association and has something for everyone. Experienced racers can take on the full 20 miles of the trail while recreational paddlers should opt for the shorter 10 mile course. All paddlers race upriver with the tide in the historic wake of Captain John Smith.
Registration Fee: $30 for the 10-mile sprint race and $40 for the 20-mile endurance race. Racers receive a T-shirt and a ticket to the concert at Rockahock Campground (were the race finishes). Paddle hard to win great prizes!
All Racers must check-in on race day (May 29th) between 7-9 AM at Chickahominy Riverfront Park, James City County. Endurance Race (20 miles) starts 10 AM at Riverfront Park. Sprint Race (10 miles) starts 12 PM at River’s Rest Marina. Experienced paddlers in racing boats or fast sea kayaks (18’ or longer) are strongly recommended for the 20 mile race.
Racers needing a shuttle must register before May 7th and arrive at check-in no later than 7:15 AM.
Three or more of any type of paddling craft makes a class. Otherwise, paddlers race up a class.
For more infomation or questions concerning the event contact Gabe Silver at gsilver@jrava.org or 804-788-8811 ext. 214.
Chickahominy Water Trail and Guide Map
View the map in pdf:
Chickahominy Water Trail and Guide Map (3.94mb)
This map and guide were created by the James River Association with the assistance of Charles City County, New Kent County, James City County, the Chickahominy Tribe, the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, the Virginia Council on Indians, and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
For more information on following Captain Smith's explorations of Virginia visit www.johnsmithtrail.org, and tracing his voyages around the Chesapeake Bay visit www.smithtrail.net.
Festival attendees and spectators…plan your day
Use this information to plan a day by the river for friends and family.
Location |
Time |
Event |
Chickahominy Riverfront Park |
10 A.M. | Watch the start of the Race to Rockahock. |
| 10 A.M. | Official Introduction of the Chickahominy Water Trail. | |
| 11 A.M.- 1 P.M. |
Take part in paddling lessons, boat tour, rowing demonstration, Virginia Indian crafts, outfitter booths. | |
| River’s Rest Marina 9100 Wilcox Neck Road Charles City, VA 23030 (804) 829-2753 riversrest.com |
12 P.M. | Watch the start of the shorter Race to Rockahock. |
12- 2 P.M. |
Enjoy a discount for festival-goers on lunch with a great river view at the Blue Heron Restaurant. | |
| Rockahock Campground 1428 Outpost Road Lanexa, VA 23089 (804) 966-2759 rockahock.com |
2-5 P.M. | Watch the finish of a grueling paddling race. |
| 6 P.M. | Announcement of race winners and prize awards. | |
| 7 P.M. | Rock out with classic rock from the band Gatorhead. (tickets available at www.rockahock.com) |
For more infomation or questions concerning the event contact Gabe Silver at gsilver@jrava.org or 804-788-8811 ext. 214.
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