These pictures were taken by Charles Sikes who I met at Adamson’s Fish Camp. He is retired from the GBI and was having an annual reunion with a bunch of his buddies from different law enforcement organizations.
We had a good, lengthy conversation and sat on the front porch of the lodge and ate peanuts. He took these pictures with a 35mm camera and gave me the roll of film. He also gave me a copy of “Running the River” by Carlton A. Morrison which is the history of poleboats, steamboats and timber rafts on the Altamaha and Ocmulgee Rivers. I carried it with me for the remainder of the trip and still have it.
Richard Grove, a.k.a. "The Georgia Kayaker", is an avid paddling-sport promoter in the SE USA.
Richard's unique background and temperament bring an engaging, low-frills attitude to the paddle trips he conducts.
Local governments, outfitters, NFP organizations and folks who want to plan 'the trip of a lifetime', view Richard Grove as the 'go to guy' for consulting on paddling related projects.
Richard's experience as a kayak instructor, long distance solo kayaker and paddling advocate, make him highly qualified to tailor a paddling experience that will best showcase the section of a river that you are interested in.
You will have every opportunity to ask the questions you need answered before the trip, so that everyone's expectations are realistically streamlined. Richard is a straight shooter that will call a spade a spade, especially when it comes to safety and the quality of the paddling experience.
Richard's goal is to share the rewards of the paddling experience with paddling novices and veterans alike. Why approach each day on the water as any other day?
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