Kayaking | Whitewater Rafting | James River Richmond Virginia

Paddle the Beautiful James River

Fun for the Whole Family

Try our Kayaking Courses, Expeditions, Roll Clinics, and Games

Raft among the Skyscrapers

Paddle America's ONLY Urban Class IV Rapids

Experiencing rivers here and around the world.

RVA Paddlesports, based in Richmond, Virginia offers whitewater rafting & kayak instruction for all levels of paddlers. Whether it is your first time in a boat or if you want to paddle a multi-day trip overseas, we offer programs at every step of the way.

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Featured Courses

Raft Guide Training

150

March 21, 22, 28,29 April 4, 5, 11, 12

Lower James River Rafting

$60 Weekdays / $65 Weekends

Daily at 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM

flatwater kayaking

Flatwater Kayaking

$60

Trips Daily Noon - Sunset

Youth Kayaking School

Packages from $240-$340 Individual sessions $50

Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:15: Sundays 3:00 - 5:30

Kayak Roll Clinics

$60 per class / Private Instruction - $45 per hr / $10 Open Pool

Fridays 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Two Day Intro to Kayaking

$185 *2 person minimum

9:00 am ~ 1:00 pm each day

Greg Hawkins Outdoor Leadership Award

Posted On 07 Feb 2019

Goatocado & Stone Brewing

Dining after your James River Adventure

Posted On 14 Jun 2018

Dragon Run – Mattaponi, VA

Posted On 30 Jun 2017

Spicing Up Your River Routine

Posted On 15 Apr 2015

Rafting the James River

Running through downtown Richmond, Virginia, the James river offers world class whitewater rafting & kayaking.

Whitewater Rafting Kayaking Instruction Richmond Virginia