What To Bring  & Other Stuff  

What to bring:

• Change of clothes - in cool weather bring two sets of clothes, one for on the river and the other for the ride home.
• River shoes - old tennis shoes, aqua shoes, etc.  Shoes of some kind are required for all river trips! No Exceptions!
• Swim wear - Swim suits or T-shirts and shorts are recommended in the summer.
• Rain gear - you can never tell when a rain or thunder storm will move in.
• Suntan lotion / Sunscreen and a hat
• Sunglasses and a eyeglass retainer
• Insect repellant - While insects are rarely bothersome, they are more so in the evening and in areas well off the water.
• Food - bring a picnic lunch for the day ( we stock snacks at our store and sandwiches are available locally).
• Drinking water - Bring lots of water and some other beverages of your choice. We sell drinks at the store. NO GLASS CONTAINERS ALLOWED ON THE RIVER!
• Cooler for food and drinks - ice is available at our store for those that forgot it.  NO STYROFOAM COOLERS ALLOWED.
• Fishing equipment and fishing license - a complete selection of fishing tackle is available to purchase at our store.  Fishing licenses are available also.
• Trash bags - lets all keep the river clean and beautiful.
• Rope - make sure to bring enough to tie in all your gear.
• Camera - if you bring your camera, please try to waterproof it the best you can.  Disposable waterproof cameras are available at our store.
• Waterproof containers - helps keep all your personal gear dry.  We rent and sell dry bags in our store.
• Camping gear for those on overnight trips:
• tent
• ground cover
• sleeping bag
• mattress pad
• cook stove                
• cooking utensils
• paper plates
• flashlight or lightweight lantern
• matches and lighter fluid
• additional food and drinks
• additional trash bags
• marshmallows
• Don't take anything on the river that you can't afford to lose or get wet.
• Lock your valuables in your vehicle and leave your keys with us - very important as many guests lose their keys in the river!
  
  
  
  
  

The other stuff:

• All river activities are risk sports - both known and unknown dangers.  There are NO lifeguards or safety personnel on the river.
• All participants will be required to read and sign our liability waiver and assumption of risk form.
• All participants under the age of eighteen must have a parent or guardian sign the liability waiver and assumption of risk form.
• For your protection, three is the maximum number of people per canoe.
• We operate rain or shine - no refunds due to rain on the day of your trip.
• Reservation cancellations 72 hours prior to the reservation date receive a full deposit refund - cancellations within the 72 hour period result in forfeiture of the deposit amount.
• ALCOHOL AND WATERSPORTS DON'T MIX - SAVE THE PARTY FOR AFTER THE RIVER TRIP!
• Anyone under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is subject to arrest by state and local authorities.
• Front Royal Canoe Company reserves the right to refuse service to anyone we feel is unfit to participate in the river activities being offered.
• Please arrive at least 30 (thirty) minutes prior to your scheduled departure time - late arrivals risk delayed service - all trips depart promptly.
• After you arrive at our office, be sure to observe all of the posted conditions:
• weather forecast
• river temperature
• river level
• river gauge reading
• paddling conditions
• watercraft return time
• Come prepared to experience all the wonderful sights and sounds of Nature in the beautiful Shenandoah River Valley - for this reason we request that you leave the radios (boom boxes) at home.