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Boating Update: Spring-Summer 2015
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The boating activities listed may change depending on weather and water levels. As in the past, we plan to have a picnic lunch somewhere along the shore and, after paddling, meet for dinner at a nearby restaurant. Reminder: The club owns a trailer and can transport up to 6 boats. We also have 2 sit-in kayaks and 2 canoes available on a first-come-first-served basis. We will announce the time and place to meet for each event.
Read MoreShotgun-Sporting Clays Updates
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As with any sporting activity, the more we have an opportunity to practice, the better we become, so we are also increasing the number of shooting events per month at the request of many members.
Read MoreWhite Water Rapids: Degrees of Difficulty
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WSC typically holds to nothing more challenging than class II or II+. That said, it’s important to note that the water depth at any given time is a major factor in determining the difficulty level. What’s listed as class II could easily become class III following a heavy rainstorm.
Read MoreBoating Links
/Appomattox River Company
http://www.paddleva.com/
614 N Main Street
Farmville, VA 23901
434.392.6645
New River Outdoor Company
http://www.icanoethenew.com/
132 Sanders Bottom Drive
Pembroke, VA 24136
540.921.7438
www.riverfacts.com
Helpful, but not firsthand info
www.allaboutrivers.com
River information nationwide
www.jrva.org
James River Association; www.jrva.org/jrw/ (James River water levels)
www.paddling.net
Free newsletter and free launch site app
www.smart-start-kayaking.com
Good general information source
www.canoevirginia.com
Twin River Outfitters serving Upper James, Jackson, and Cowpasture rivers and Allegheny-Highlands area
www.wildernessoutfitters.com
Livery service for the Hampton Roads & Virginia Beach areas
www.jamesriver.com
James River Runners Livery service for the mid-James in the Hattonville area
www.howardsvillecanoe.com
Howardsville Livery service for the mid-James in the Howardsville area
www.reelingandrafting.com
Reeling & Rafting Livery service for the mid-James in the Scottsville area
www.rivannariver.org
The Rivanna River Conservation Society (Excellent map of the Rivanna. There is no livery service on the Rivvanna.)
www.downriver.com
Downriver Canoe Co. Livery service for the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers in the Harpers Ferry area
www.shenandoahriver.com
Shenandoah River Outfitters livery service for the south fork of the Shenandoah River in the Luray area.
www.rockfishgapoutfitters.com
Kayaks are available for rent by the day. Kayaks, canoes & bicycles are already discounted. WSC club members receive a 10% discount on all other items. (1461 East Main St., Waynesboro VA 22980)
Useful Archery Links
/Virginia Field Archery Association
http://vfaa.org/
James (Jim) Overfelt,
Vice President and Webmaster
1250 Burley Lane
Blacksburg VA 24060
540.552.8023
USA Archery
https://www.usarchery.org
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the National Archery Association, known today as USA Archery, was formed in 1879 to foster and promote the sport of archery, with a focus on strong athlete participation, competition and training.
National Field Archery Association
https://www.nfaausa.com/
NFAA Headquarters
800 Archery Lane
Yankton, SD 57078
605.260.9279
Bob Lee Bows
http://bobleebows.net/bob_lee_wing_archery.html
1483 US Hwy 175 W
Jacksonville, Texas 75766
903.586.1877
Dominion Outdoors
http://www.dominionoutdoors.com/
Fishersville, VA 22939
540.337.9218
Email: hightechoutdoors@aol.com
High Tech Archery, 3688 Richmond Rd., Keswick VA 22947. Proprietor: Brecht Sprouse.
WSC club members receive a 10% discount on all archery equipment. Brecht is the type of guy who spends whatever time is needed to match your equipment to your physique and your ability.
www.lancasterarchery.com
No club discount, but the most well-stocked online archery supplier we've come across.
Targetcrazy.com aims to be the top independent online resource for news, tips, guides and information relating to any and all target shooting sports, but they seem to have a keen interest in archery.
Getting Started: Sit-Inside or Sit-on-Top Kayak?
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Years ago, when we first became interested (and didn’t know a kayak from a tug boat), we first yaks were in the 9-10 foot range, with very rounded/rocker hulls. They were probably more suited to stunt and white-water kayaking but we didn’t know the difference and we had fun with them.
In hindsight, there were several downsides:
Read MoreCanoe and Kayak Event Schedule-Spring-Summer 2014
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Six events are currently planned, more coming
Read MoreBasic Archery Equipment for Instinctive Shooting
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Basic archery equipment for instinctive shooting includes: a bow, an optional bow stringer, arrows, arm guard, quiver, and a shooting glove or finger tab (or finger protectors installed on the bow string).
Read MoreIdaho Fishing Trip-September 11-15, 2014 -FILLED-
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Based on member response, we have identified the South Fork Snake River, Idaho, as the first priority among members.
Read MoreMinutes of the January 2014 WSC General Meeting
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Saturday, January 18, 2014, 3:30-7:30 pm, Tuckahoe Clubhouse
Read MoreUpper South River Special Regulation Area, Waynesboro
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By Frank Meade One of the most convenient streams for Wintergreen Sporting Club members. The South River is spring fed which keeps temperatures relatively steady and makes for good fishing conditions year round.
Read MoreWhere to Fish: Beaver Creek, Ottobine, Va.
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By Frank Meade This is great trout water in an easily accessible, beautiful country/agricultural setting. Easy early morning drive from Wintergreen.
Read MoreWhere to Fish: Briery Creek Lake
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By Frank Meade Briery Creek Lake is a big time largemouth bass fishery with incredible structure. Multiple state records.
Read MoreWhere to Fish: Jackson River (Upper)
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By Frank Meade The special regulated section of the Jackson River above Lake Moomaw in the Hidden Valley Recreation Area is a very special place for fly fishermen, especially those willing to walk 45 minutes or bike 15 minutes upstream to the special regulation area that starts above the swinging rope bridge.
Read MoreWhere to Fish: Piney River at the Tye
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By Frank Meade If you are all about catching fish, I would enjoy a nice paddle all the way to where the Piney meets the Tye. Fish that hole very hard. Drag some crank baits through the deep water retrieving upstream and hold on!!
Read MoreWhere to Fish: Rapidan River
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By Mike Fisher The Rapidan River is a well known brook trout stream that has appeared in articles and books. It is fly fishing only with barbless hooks and is all catch and release. It has perhaps the largest brookies in the park (at least to 14 inches), but they are rarely seen or caught.
Read MoreWhere to Fish: Bowlers Mill Lake (aka: Lake Gordonsville)
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By Frank Meade I have fished this lake twice recently and drew several dozen strikes in the pads–but what is exciting is that some are not strikes but explosions.
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