We are back!
After a 5-year hiatus from being involved in the organization of this race, we are jumping back in to bring it back to life after it was unceremoniously cancelled just prior to the race in 2024, and we were told by the last organizers they had no desire to continue organizing this event in the future.
Overcoming some hesitations, ultimately, we decided we could not let a 17-year-old local paddling tradition just die like that, so here we are again, trying to keep a great paddling tradition alive.
We got our old domain back (which was the next progression beyond this original blog) and full race details are there:
https://www.CvillePaddlers.com
Tonight we also just went 10 rounds with Google to figure out how to regain access to this old blogspot account, (it seems like 20 years since we even heard the name "Blogspot," LOL!) but since it still ranks pretty high for Rivanna River Race, we felt it was important to make this post to help get the word out.
Fun times when you don't remember your user name or your password for some ancient blogging platform. But heck, it obviously is still in service and works.
This will probably be the last post, though, because CvillePaddlers.com will now serve as the main race site, but it is kinda cool to log into a site that was dormant and almost a forgotten memory and make a fresh post all these years later. It makes us want to use our Blackberry to order a movie on VHS tape.
Registration is now open for the 2025 Rivanna River Race on May 3, 2025 and registrations will be handled through the trusted site, PaddleGuru.com
This year's race benefits https://www.HopeCville.com, who provide hope to those who find themselves affected by the judicial and social service systems. By using the best means available in our communities and providing a vision of hope, they help individuals in the midst of despair and uncertainty know that they are not alone.
Here is how they serve our community in their own words:
Duffels, Backpacks, and Luggage
We provide duffels and luggage to the local Social Services organization so they can disperse these resources to children placed in protective custody. For recently released inmates, we provide backpacks filled with personal hygiene items and weather-appropriate clothing as needed. We take donations from local businesses and individuals to help us purchase these items. Help us connect with donors and with people in need.
We also provide Duffels to The Bridge Ministry, a Program and Training Facility helping men overcome addictive lifestyles by teaching them marketable skills to enable them to become productive and responsible citizens.
So come on out and enjoy a great day of friendly paddling competition on the Rivanna River. It is for a great cause.