2009.06.05
Saturday Roanoke River float is ON
Despite the heavy rain we've gotten, the Saturday Roanoke River float planned by the Float Fishermen of Virginia is still on. Ken Ingram, the float's organizer, sent below note earlier today. I'm just posting it now because I've been out on an assignment (getting soaked) all day. The event starts at 9:30 a.m. at Rotary Park in Salem, just downstream from the intersection of Apperson and Electric Road.
"Mark, we went and checked out all the areas on the river today and by tomorrow, the water should be low enough and the weather warm enough to proceed with our original plan.
Two of our meembers went yesterday and cut out the really big trees (not sure how they did it-but the trees are gone) and it should be safe enough. People just need to be aware that it's been high water today and there may be debris. We'll have people at the put-in and take-out adivising them so it shouldn't be an issue."
The article today was great. I've gotten quite a few calls today so the word is getting out.If you have time to get something in the paper, please remind people to bring safety gear."
What is the date of this float. I am confused by the date on the original write up (June 5). I thought this float was for June 27! Impt detail! Thanks.
--Nancy, The float was June 6. There might be something going on June 27 but I haven't heard about it. mt
Comment by Nancy Willson — June 22, 2009 @ 5:30 pm