Appomattox River Company

As we creep up on , take a kayak and skip a stone at Swift Creek Reservoir, Lake Chesdin or Smith Mountain Lake. Or stop by for the best local recs for kayak rides and still waters.

A day on the river with 8 adults and 8 kids, what could go wrong?
Depends. Can you supply enough food, and effectively set up a river lunch buffet?
Find the answers about that and the NRS Approach 120 in our GM Vince's latest blog from the James River.
NRS Fishing

Fishing Rafts Make Great Buffet Tables This past Sunday we hit the James River with 8 adults and 8 kids for a 2 + mile float within the James River State Park. It was the perfect time to test out the NRS Approach 120 Fishing raft. Shoutout to Matt and Coltin at the shop for getting one set up and ready to enjoy. The NRS Approach 120 is 4...

Exciting news! A fresh fleet of Used Whitewater Kayaks has just returned from Passages Adventure Camp ! Grab these incredible offers quickly before they're gone! Ready to paddle your way to adventure?
https://paddleva.com/pages/used-boats

Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College are back in session! Whether you’re a Lancer or Tiger, we’ve got the boats to help you see Farmville like you’ve never seen it before.

If you’ve been thinking about learning to kayak but haven’t quite felt like slowly melting in the summer heat while you do it, now’s the time to start making plans! We’ve got boat advice, guidance and guides to help.

Blisters? Sunburn? Back pain? We have gear for that.

Essential Items for a More Comfortable Day on the Water Paddling is a rugged sport, but we have plenty of gear to keep blisters, sunburns and injuries from cutting short your day on the water.

On , share the best photo you’ve ever taken from the seat of your rig.

It’s : Show us your latest catch in the comments.

Tip of the Month: In this heat, you’ve gotta make sure you’re drinking lots of water. And that starts before you ever get in the boat. If you’ve got a trip planned, drink at least a liter of water before you start paddling.

It’s . Give all of us overlooked kids (we’re not mad, Mom, we swear) just a little more attention this afternoon. Maybe a few hours on the river?

This is why we do what we do. And we do it better than big box stores.
Well done team! Thanks John D. !

There are only a few weeks left for the kind of summer trip that makes memories. Talk to our staff about the , routes and what can make a good trip into a great one.

Schools in our very own Prince Edward County start Monday! Just enough time to get in (at least) one more river trip with the kids this weekend.

Hear us out: Inflatables. If you know, you know. They’re a terrific alternative to hard-shells, and perfect for beginner and intermediate paddlers. We took a few models out to Balcony Falls, and here’s what we found: https://paddleva.com/blogs/news/balcony-falls-paddle-with-inflatables

Balcony Falls Paddle with Inflatables Last Sunday we met some friends, currently from Roanoke, that we knew back in our WV days and hit the river. The Balcony Falls run was chosen for the meet up and paddle. This was our first river trip of the summer as a family. Our friends were bringing whitewater boats, so I decided to take some inf...

We are up for a Readers Choice 2024 award for Best Sporting Goods in the Shopping category. Please vote for us if so inclined! Either click the QR Code or follow the link.

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Get four miles of clear paddling in at the Lee Woodruff Blueway, just 15 minutes west of our store. Stop in before you go and gear up, or just come by afterwards!

Dings, bumps, holes, or worse? We repair kayaks and canoes, too! Bring it by the shop, and Big Al will fix you up.

Great choice, Kali! Hope the Recon is treating you well!

Founder Bob Taylor’s granddaughter, and GM Brian Vincent’s daughter, recently stated that she was ready for ICAST next year.
She looks the part!

Inner peace. Inner peace. Inner peace.

Day 3 ICAST Recap :
"One of the craziest things I saw at ICAST; the Bajio sunglasses booth had a barbers chair and a tattoo chair in the booth. Told my wife I was next in line, and she called me three times immediately after."

ICAST 2024 - Day 3 in Orlando Florida Recap Day 3 of ICAST presented me with the opportunity to cruise the show largely unencumbered of meetings. I swung by the showcase and eyed up the Skanu again. It is a poling canoe co-designed with legend Flip Pallot. It is comprised of high-tech carbon laminate and it weighs 50lbs with a retail price of...

Here’s one of our favorite spots. Where is it? Guess right and you could win a shirt!

Day 2 ICAST Recap:
“Tonight, the Tactical Pro 128 won Best in Category and will be up for Best in Show tomorrow night. That comes with some trepidation. Bonafide didn't enter the race on purpose. Winning Best in Show at ICAST has been a bit of a paddlesports curse.”

ICAST 2024 Day 2 in Orlando Florida Recap Today I made my way to the Bonafide / Native Watercraft booth to get a good look at the new Bonafide XTR130 kayak. It has a 730lb capacity, is 40.5

A large rubber duck, Bill Dance shades, inflatable skiffs and a waterproof drone: here are the things that caught my eye on Day 1 of ICAST.

ICAST on the Water in Orlando, Florida 2024 Last year I missed ICAST for the first time in 10 years after a large oak tree crushed my truck. It did not buff out. So, it felt good to get wrapped in a warm sweaty hug from the Florida humidity today in Orlando. ICAST began with the On the Water demo and I had the chance to see a few options for....

It’s ICAST time!! What do you want to see? I’ll be roaming the show for the next few days, seeing the latest and greatest in the fishing world.
- BV

We do test drives! Maybe you’re thinking about a new kayak. At Appomattox River company, you can try before you buy. Call us at (434) 392-6645 to set up an appointment. We’ll let you take it out for a spin.

It’s prime fishing weather. But what should you fish with: kayak or canoe? Stop by and ask us. This may surprise you, but we have opinions.