Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83 based; site hou2h.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!philabs!cmcl2!seismo!lll-crg!dual!qantel!ihnp4!houxm!hou2h!hhs From: hhs@hou2h.UUCP (H.SHARP) Newsgroups: net.rec.boat Subject: Whitewater - best locations Message-ID: <1009@hou2h.UUCP> Date: Tue, 13-Aug-85 15:30:09 EDT Article-I.D.: hou2h.1009 Posted: Tue Aug 13 15:30:09 1985 Date-Received: Sun, 18-Aug-85 21:04:14 EDT Organization: AT&T Bell Labs, Holmdel NJ Lines: 37 I am interested in hearing about some of the best places to live for whitewater kayaking/canoeing/rafting/etc. I am interested in the rivers nearby, the cities nearby, weather, etc. If you could mail me any suggestions I would appreciate it and would try to post a compilation if there is sufficient interest. I will start off with one place which I know about: Washington, DC. Although it is best known for litigation and legislation, it has an active and exciting whitewater community. The Canoe Cruisers Assoc. is the major organization for non-sailing, non-motorized boating. This includes whitewater, flatwater, ocean, poling, etc. The CCA offers lessons in river safety, kayaking, canoeing, instructor training, etc. Plus lots of good trips, races, etc. Besides the CCA, the region has some excellent rivers. For playing, the Potomac and Mather Gorge is right around the Beltway. There are many good rivers withing a 4 - hour drive: the Cheat, New, Gauley(?), Yough, James, North Branch, Shenandoah, Savage, plus other creeks and rivers. These range from Class 2 to Class 5 in difficulty, so there is something for everyone. Besides whitewater, DC has plenty of places for food, music, festivals, history, etc. And Chesapeake Bay is only about 30 minutes away and the ocean is a 2 to 4 hour drive (depending on beach). Baltimore is about 30 minutes away. Also, job opportunities in engineering, communication, and computers abound. The most convenient thing about the Potomac is the C&O canal which runs along side. Paddle up the canal and down the river. No shuttle!! Please let me in on other places where the water is convenient and opportunity is there. I am interested in East Coast, West Coast, and Alaska (Anchorage looks pretty good for certain times of year). Thanks in advance! Chip