James River Batteau Festival
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James River Batteau Festival
AKA: Beach Week
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http://waterdata.usgs.gov/va/nwis/rt
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8 Days of Bliss
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Red Meat
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Wear/Bring
• Wear– swimming suit– RED TROOP 700 t–shirt (Yes, no uniform shirt)– “wet shoes” that will stay on your feet and protect toes
(water shoes, or sneakers; no flip flops)– hat with brim– sunglasses with a tie-on– bandanna to tie (wet) around your neck to keep cool
• Bring– Bag lunch plus snacks—eat breakfast before you show up.– Maybe $15 spending money to buy a t-shirt—give this to the
“Banker”
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Boat Pack
• string or rope to tie everything to boat• sunscreen• full canteen• bug repellant• rain gear (a rainsuit is best; NO ponchos)• long sleeve shirt (or sweat shirt or a light jacket)
in a plastic bag• pocket knife• some snack candy to share (something that won’t melt)• your lunch (how will you keep this dry?) • do you need (dry) toilet paper?• What will you put all this stuff in?
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Optional
• Paddle (put your name on it)
• PFD (put your name on it) with whistle
• tacklebox/fishing pole (you’ll also need a fishing license if you are 16 or over)
• camera (put your name on it)—only the kind that will work in the wet
• boat sponge or boat bailer
• water “toys”
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Duffle bag – with garbage bag inside to keep your stuff dry
• Clothing: Do NOT bring a lot of stuff! Keep it simple. Bring a couple t–shirts; a couple shorts, belt?, underwear?, towel. Flashlight. Sleeping pad. Closeline string.
• Other: Bowl, cup, spoon. Toothbrush/paste. Biodegradable soap. Personal first aid kit.
• Bedding: 1–2 blankets or a lightweight bad (do NOT bring a heavy bag; you don’t need it). Pack this so that—no matter what!—it will stay dry for 8 days. Really; be sure.
• Small folding chair. Do NOT bring anything electronic, or anything someone will want to steal.
• Bring “dry shoes” other than those you’ll wear in the canoe (Yes, you must have two pairs of shoes). Dry socks.
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The Days are Just Packed!
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No Mercy
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In the Shade
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In Camp
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Pick up at Maidens Landing
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“Tasty Kritters”
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Safe Swim Defense
• Qualified Supervision
• Safe Area
• Lookout
• Buddy System
• Physical Fitness
• Lifeguard on duty
• Ability Groups
• Discipline
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Safety Afloat
• Qualified Supervision• Swimming Ability• Buddy System• Discipline
• Physical Fitness• PFD• Skill Proficiency• Equipment
• Planning
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Planning
• Float Plan
• Local rules and regulations
• Notification
• Weather
• Contingencies
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Anytime you're ready, Daddy, I'll be sitting outside growing older.
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Safety
• Lightning
• Poison ivy
• “Chain saw” vine
• Batteau vs rocks vs you
• Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses