flatwater friday

fusion1977

fusion1977

Location
NORFOLK,VA
gonna be 1 of 2 places. 1st location isnt on a river but it is usually fairly flat is the Willoughby Boat Ramp see link for address. http://www.norfolk.gov/index.aspx?NID=745 . or the one we used last year is Portsmouth city park at 140 City Park Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701 the only problem with portsmouth city park is there is a toll now at the tunnel. The advantage to norfolk location is no tolls and all interstate driving. both are about the same distance travel time. I ride at both locations alot and very minimal police presence. If i were to pick i would suggest the norfolk location. JUST KEEP IN MIND THAT THE FLAT WATER AREA OF EITHER SPOT IS RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK. THERE ARE NO PERMITS FOR THAT PART.

Dan
 
Tyrant1919

Tyrant1919

Site Supporter
Location
Washington, DC
A permit to section of a portion of public beach for an event, and insurance, I get that. Was this just an FYI saying there's no insurance and what have you?
 
Philip Clemmons

Philip Clemmons

Owner, P&P Performance
Location
Richmond, Va
Tyrant1919 said:
A permit to section of a portion of public beach for an event, and insurance, I get that. Was this just an FYI saying there's no insurance and what have you?
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Yes. The flat water site IS NOT covered by the event permits. Same as it was in Daytona this year. Ride at your own risk. Va requires a Pwc license, and no wake speed within 50 ft of anything other than another Pwc (boats, piers, no wake zones, channel markets, etc). Additionally, reckless operation is at the officers discretion.

That said, last year was uneventful.
 
speedysprocket

speedysprocket

Alex
Location
Chesapeake, VA
I would vouch for Willoughby. For anyone coming from the west, or DC area, it's on the way, literally right under I-64. There's a good amount of parking, two wide ramps, two small sections of sandy-ish beach, and water.
Just be careful of some rocks in the beaching area, and parts of the bay can be very shallow during low tide. Us locals who are out there can guide you though.
 
Buckwild12

Buckwild12

I'm moved by DASA power!
Location
Chester, Maryland
Tyrant, we always roll down Thursday after breakfast, we get there around 12-1 pm and start setting up shop. If the surf is nice we ride for a few hours. If not we just drink and have dinner. our favorite day of riding is friday before things get too crazy. Nothing ruins a weekend like somebody running into you and Saturday can be a bit crazy.
 
Tyrant1919

Tyrant1919

Site Supporter
Location
Washington, DC
Cool. I'll get friday off for sure. Dunno if I want to get a Thursday off too. Tempting. I'm not much of a surf rider but I don't mind pretending to be one. I'm just sad it's 4x4 only area.
 
speedysprocket

speedysprocket

Alex
Location
Chesapeake, VA
What are you sad about? No cars are allowed on the beach. The hotel's parking lot is right across the street. Doesn't matter what you drive to wave daze, so long as it gets your ski to the boardwalk!
 
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