Thanks for your interest in the James River Batteau Festival! As we prepare for another successful year on the river, please consider the following information in planning your time on the river! 2016 JRBF Color Brochure: Free Download – Print as many copies as you want! -Important site change: Slate River. This year we will…
JRBF Spring Meeting in Scottsville – Sunday, May 15th, 2016
The spring meeting of the James River Batteau Festival was held at the Tavern on the James in Scottsville, Virginia. Representatives from most of the batteau groups were in attendance. Andrew Shaw, the new JRBF Chairman, talked about the sites and various announcements. Canoeists and other individuals not included in the immediate crew or ground…
JRBF – 2016 Swift Water Safety Class held at Lee’s Beach – Lynchburg, VA.
The 2016 swift water rescue class was held at Mike Lee’s beach in Hogtown, near Lynchburg. Many JRBF people from many crews came to hear Carrie Hood and Jackie Rosser teach river safety topics while on the land and later in the water. The VC&NS annual Conference was held on Saturday also. Some VCNS Members…
Swiftwater Rescue Class to be held on April 23rd in Lynchburg during the annual VC&NS Conference Weekend.
On Saturday April 23, 2016 The James River Batteau Festival will be represented by Chairman Andrew Shaw. A Swiftwater Rescue Class will be held near Lynchburg, VA led by Andrew and others. Many Batteau groups will be attending for hands on safety training by/in the river. Be sure to get a wetsuit that fits or…
JRBF-2015-Maidens Landing – 30th Annual JRBF comes to a quiet end for this year.
The 30th Annual James River Batteau Festival came to a quiet ending at Maidens Landing Saturday afternoon. The hard core batteau crews made their way down on a rainy day from Cartersville to Maidens. Several took advantage of the higher water and came on in sooner than in years past, while others must have put…