Float Fishermen of Virginia

The Roanoke Valley Chapter of the Float Fishermen of Virginia (FFV) is a varied group of boaters that includes rafters, kayakers & canoeist. We do whitewater paddling, flat water fishing, and everything in between. Most importantly, we all pull together when it comes to protecting our waterways.

When not on the water, we gather on the last Wednesday of each month (except August & December) at the Roanoker Restaurant. Starting at 7:30 p.m. meetings are likely to include stories of past trips, planning for future ones, reports on projects, updates on access and conservation issues, safety issues, and more. Many folks come early for dinner and networking with other boaters.

Come and join us, shake a hand or two, meet someone with the same boating interests, and just have some fun for a change!

Officers for 2010

President		Alan Joslyn
Secretary		volunteer needed!
Treasurer		Kathleen Israel
Safety		Cathy Joslyn
Trip Coordinator		Ken Ingram
Conservation & Rafting		Bill Tanger
Roanoke Valley Chapter Float Fishermen of Virginia P.O. Box 1750 Roanoke, VA 24008
Meetings: Where & When

News and Announcements

Next FFV/RVC Business Meeting, June 30, 2010

2010 Trips & Events Calendar (coming soon)

- quick links -

American Whitewater:
Virginia Gauges

American Whitewater:
Virginia Rivers Summary Page

USGS Real-Time Water Data for Virginia: Streamflow

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2010 Trips and Events - Coming Soon (2008 shown below) This page is always in progress. Please check back for updates from time to time. Of course, don't forget to check the message board for trips not listed here. For a listing of last year's events, click here.

Date	Event	River/Section	Organization
	Highland County Maple Festival	...contact Scott Creekers for trip details!	Highland County Chamber of Commerce
	Elk River Race, Mineral Springs WV	Elk River/TBD	Roanoke Valley Chapter
	River Clean Up, Clean Valley Days ...impromptu float to follow, weather permitting...	Roanoke River	Roanoke Valley Chapter
	Nelson County Downriver Race	Tye River	Nelson Area Paddlers & Nelson County
	Greenbrier River, WV	Greenbrier River	Roanoke Valley Chapter
May 29 - 30	Memorial Day Weekend Float (State Business Meeting 5/25 9:00 a.m.), Slate River	Slate, James Rivers	FFV: State
	Blackwater Blackout	Blackwater River	Franklin County
	Pigg River Ramble	Pigg River	Franklin County
	Breakfast on the Blackwater	Blackwater River	Franklin County
	Fun Float Day: Long Island to Brookneal	Staunton (Roanoke) River	Long Island Ruritan Club
	State Summer Float & Kid's Float	James River, TBD; Camping: Slate River Property	FFV: State & Charlottesville Recreation Department
	Kibler Valley River Run	Dan River	Red Bank Ruritan Club
	Labor Day Weekend Float (State Business Meeting, 8/31 9:00 a.m.), Glen Maury	Maury, James Rivers	FFV: State
	Gauley Fest and whitewater rafting	Gauley River	AW
	Winter State Business Meeting, TBA	meeting only!	FFV: State

Most of the events listed are organized by the Roanoke Valley or other chapters of FFV. State wide events, in which all of the various chapters gather together are also listed. In addition, other events organized by groups not necessarily associated with FFV, are listed because they may be of interest to members. Additional information, including maps and directions can sometimes be found at the state or chapter web sites. Ad hoc trips are organized as water levels and weather allow. Check the Message Board for these; and check the state FFV web site schedule for other chapter & state events.

Note that rafting trips are not listed here. Contact Bill Tanger directly for schedules, or click here for more information

Descriptions and difficulty ratings, when available, are intended as a guide only. Individual participants, whether member or guest, are responsible for researching river sections independently to determine suitability, and are always responsible for his or her own safety. Do not attempt rivers or rapids which lie beyond your ability!

Additional trips will be posted as leaders volunteer, so check back often. Members -- please inform the website administrator of any errors, corrections, and of course additions that need to be posted.