The boats that would have been a common site on the James River 240 years ago are once again on the James during the James Rive Batteau Festival. The 240 mile float from Lynchburg to Maiden's Landing in Powhatan Virginia is celebrating its 30 year. The boats weigh more than 5,500 pounds and a correctly built boat can carry its own weight. There are 23 boats this year for the week long trip.
Toby and I spent Friday evening at the festival at Cartersville, watching the boats arrive and the associated activities.
Pictures taken from the remnants of the "train bridge" over the James
Cartersville Landing last nite before Maiden's Landing
Toby ahead of me on the "train bridge".
Canoes and kkayak that join weeks float.
Down at the boat landing and "sort of campground". aka pitch a tent where you can
A real dugout canoe making the float
New boat this year from Powhatan
Saturday evening I went to Maiden's to pickup my Batteau tee shirt and watch the arrival and boat take out.
Maiden's the end to a long week on the river.
The float and the takeout.
A view from Goochland County Tucker Park
Thanks for dropping by!!
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