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Thank you for your interest in rafting the James River with Richmond Raft Company. Unfortunately we are no longer able to offer you rafting activities in Richmond. At this time, the City of Richmond does not have a rafting concessionaire.
After 18 years of operating in the City of Richmond, many of those years as a concessionaire for the City itself, we have been forced to cease our rafting operations in Richmond due to a new contract offered by the City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities that is inadequate to support a professional operation. Efforts by Richmond Raft Company owner Buzz Kraft to persuade the City to open negotiations were unsuccessful. To date, no one from the City has been willing to discuss or negotiate the terms and conditions the City is currently seeking.
We couldn't cease our rafting operations in Richmond without thanking some special people for their support. Thank you to Richmond Raft Company's 60 employees, who have lost their employment, for your professionalism, skillfulness and dedication. Thank you to our many partners in our industry. And, last but certainly not forgotten, thank you to our many, many past customers.
Additional information about the issue is available.
Should you be interested in reading about the activities we had offered in Richmond, our website is still available and begins in the paragraph below. However please be reminded, we are not taking reservations. I suggest you visit www.vappa.com to learn of outfitters in other areas of the state.
We offer whitewater rafting trips and river rafting tours. The James River drops 105 feet over a seven-mile stretch in Richmond Virginia, creating class I - IV whitewater!
The class I - IV whitewater hosts a convenient recreation experience for rafters and kayakers. The James River runs directly thru downtown Richmond and is known as the “best urban whitewater” in the US. No other city in the US has class IV rapids within its city limits.
Rafting is a means for the inexperienced and experienced paddlers to enjoy this unique outdoor activity. Exciting class IV whitewater alternates with tales of local tradition, historic sites and scenic beauty to make your outing an adventure.
Our professionally guided paddle raft trips range from mild to wild. Your guide will share their skills and knowledge of the river to help you enjoy this unique urban experience. We have something for every outdoor recreation enthusiast! Our excellent safety record and our dedication to providing a positive experience make our activities memorable. Come have fun with us...
You can participate in a prescheduled trip or have us arrange an activity for your business, church, school, or private group. Previous experience is not necessary for our outings.
Located
in Richmond, Virginia, Richmond Raft is an
hour's drive from Williamsburg, Fredericksburg, and Charlottesville, and
about two hours from Northern VA, Washington D.C., and Virginia Beach.
Hotel and camping accommodations are
available if you are coming to Richmond from out of town. Our
location offers the amenities of a growing city with many historical and
adventurous outings.
You will also find information about whitewater kayaking, river tubing,
coastal kayaking, and snow skiing while visiting our site.
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Raft Co.
Richmond, VA
ph: (804) 222-7238
e-mail: raft@richmondraft.com
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