FOLAR Event
The Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) will hold their first annual Canoe and Kayak Races and Open Paddle on Saturday, October 4, 2008. This is a 16K race, or about nine miles, from Petersburg to the Hopewell Marina. Lunch will be served and trophies will be presented at the Hopewell site. But, if you don’t want to be competitive, you still have a chance to take part in this event.
Those wishing to enter the open (leisurely paddle) will have two opportunities for take out. The first entry is located approximately one mile to the Colonial Heights Landing and return to start. The second choice is approximately nine miles to Hopewell Marina. Upon completing the open paddle, paddlers should proceed to the Hopewell Marina for lunch and the award presentations. Also, the 9th Annual Petersburg Nostalgiafest [PDF] will take place on Saturday, so there will be plenty of activity for adults and kids not participating in the race or paddle.
Entry/registration fee for canoes and kayaks ranges from $10.00 to $35.00 per person, depending upon the event entered. Included in registration is the Friday Night Reception from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, the Friday Night in Old Town Dance, sponsored by the Petersburg Foundation (must be age 18 or older), from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, the Saturday lunch in Hopewell and an official 1st Annual t-shirt. A limited number of camp sites, located at the Olde Harbor Area of Petersburg, will be available on a first-come first-served basis. Port-a-Johns and a portable shower will be available. Alternately, special rates have been arranged with various hotels in the Lower Appomattox Region for this event, but it is suggested that you make your reservations early.
Checks or credit cards are accepted for this race. Send registration forms [PDF] and make checks or credit card information to: FOLAR 1st Annual River Days; c/o P.O. Box 2158, Petersburg, VA 23805. For further info call (804) 840-2757 or visit the Friends of the Lower Appomattox Web site (http://folar-va.org/) for details.
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