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The 2011 Island to Island Paddle was an epic canoe and kayak trip that Potomac Riverkeeper's own Whit Overstreet took with Joe Hage, caretaker of the Sycamore Island Canoe Club. Over the course of seven days, the guys paddled 132 miles down the Potomac River from Sycamore Island to the Jefferson Islands Club.
Along the way they encountered tough winds, storms, tides...even the US Navy. They also met amazing people and explored beautiful sights along the lower Potomac. We documented the trip on our blog, read the entires below!
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Day 1: Island To Island Paddle Is Underway -- Just after 10:00 am, Whit Overstreet and Joe Hage shoved off from Sycamore Island in a whitewater canoe. Potomac Riverkeeper’s first Island to Island paddle had begun. Read more...
Day 2: Many Jurisdictions, One River -- The guys stayed in Alexandria, VA last night and continued down the river to the Hard Bargain Farm in Accokeek, MD this morning. When he’s not paddling, Whit is taking pictures for our Facebook album and tweeting live! Read more...
Day 3: Decisions Are Made By Those Who Show Up -- As the guys steadily make their way down the Potomac River, they are documenting some beautiful sights on our live twitter feed and reminding us that there is a river out there waiting to be explored, paddled, and--yes--swam in. Read more...
Day 4: 21st Century Solutions For 21st Century Problems -- Mallow's Bay is beauitful, but also a reminder that we need 21st century solutions for 21st century problems. Read more...
Day 5: An Interview With Joe Hage -- I talk to Whit's partner in crime about the 90 mile journey. Favorite parts, challenging parts, and his thoughts on Whit! Read more...
Day 6: Even The Navy Cannot Stop Our Guys! -- A fictional title. Here, we report on a few of the more humorous delays that threatened to keep Whit and Joe off track. Read more...
Day 7: There Is So Much to Explore Beyond Our Backyards -- Great people, great sights, and one epic paddle. Read more...
Support the journey!
You can sponsor Joe & Whit's journey by giving a contribution to Potomac Riverkeeper below. You can give a quarter per mile ($22.20), fifty cents ($45.00) per mile, or whatever you can afford! All proceeds help keep us out on the river!
