RVA Casual Kayakers

This group is for casual paddlers seeking new places to enjoy the scenic and local rivers of Central Virginia. Its not for seasoned veterans, racers, or long-distance boaters.

You must have your own boats, PFDs, gear, and the ability to transport them. I will send out an email before each event in the case of rainchecks, and to suggest a post-paddle lunch meetup location.

We explore a few Lakes and at least 5 rivers not more than a hour's drive from Central Virginia:

• The Pamunkey
• The Mattaponi
• The James
• The Rappahannock
• The Piankatank

The Season starts in May and goes through October, meeting every two weeks. We meet at designated put-ins at 10AM Saturday Mornings and paddle for about 2 hours.

Sunscreen, PFDs, Sunglasses and Water are are must.
Hats, Snacks, and Cameras highly recommended.
New Experiences and New friends included.

2026 Locations will be announced March 11

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Group Etiquette:
To help our events run smoothly and ensure everyone has a fair chance to participate, we ask that each attendee register individually rather than bringing unregistered guests. Each spot is reserved for confirmed members, and many of our outings have limited space (including seats and parking). If someone would like to join, we’d be happy to have them sign up as a Meetup member and register on their own.

For those with Meetup+ memberships, please note that if you’re on the waitlist, you’ll be automatically added to an event if a spot opens up.

We also encourage members to use the group chat to share comments, questions, or updates related to a specific event so everyone can stay informed. If you need to contact someone directly, please use private messaging.

Thank you for your understanding—we appreciate your help in keeping things organized. Looking forward to getting out on the water together!