Virginia's Paddlesports Specialists · Since 1977
The Right Boat.
The First Time.
Fitted, rigged, and ready — chosen with people who actually paddle.
The PaddleVa Boat Finder
Not sure where to start? Let's find your boat.
Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the right boat — for your body, your water, and your budget. The way we would in the shop. No jargon, no wrong-boat regret.
Find your boat
Find your people
Shop by how you paddle
Rec & Family
Stable, forgiving boats for calm water and good weekends.
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Fishing
Rigged pedal & motor boats, built to haul.
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Whitewater
Nimble boats for moving water and rapids.
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Touring & Sea
Go the distance on open water.
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SUP
Stand-up boards for flatwater and fun.
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Canoes
Classic craft for the family and the haul.
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We'd rather you buy the right boat than the expensive one.
Bob Taylor started with one boat and the Appomattox River. Since 1977 we've done one thing — fit paddlers to the right boat. We didn't follow the sport. We helped build it.
The Crew
Real people who paddle — guides, anglers & whitewater.
Authorized dealer for Jackson Kayak · Hobie · Old Town · Wilderness Systems · Native Watercraft · Pyranha · Dagger · NRS · Werner · YakAttack
Authorized dealer for
Staff Picks
Loved by paddlers like you
Not a catalog dump — a short list our team actually stands behind.
Build your kit
Your build sheet.
Choose each piece — pictures, options and prices update your spec live. Then continue to fitting & delivery.
Boat
Your spec match — swap if you like.
Customer Favorite✓Old Town AutoPilot 136 Fishing Kayak
📞 Call 1-800-442-4837 for shipping information and cost....
Customer Favorite✓Native Watercraft Ultimate FX 12 Kayak
📞 Call 1-800-442-4837 for shipping information and cost....
Customer Favorite✓Perception Access 9.5 Kayak
📞 Call 1-800-442-4837 for shipping information and cost....Paddle
Lighter shafts mean less fatigue on long days.
Customer Favorite✓Werner Kalliste Bent Shaft Kayak Paddle
The Kalliste's performance core blades deliver an exceptionally...
Customer Favorite✓Bending Branches Expedition Plus Canoe ...
Built for paddlers who take their time on... $199.95
Customer Favorite✓Old Town Standard T-Grip Canoe Paddle
The Old Town Standard T-Grip Canoe Paddle is...PFDs
Required on the water — pick your comfort level.
Customer Favorite✓Astral Indus PFD
Whitewater athletes continue to push the sport on...
Customer Favorite✓NRS Ambient PFD Lifejacket
A modern take on a classic design, the...
Customer Favorite✓Stohlquist Woman's Brook PFD
The Stohlquist Brook is a comfortable, women's-specific life...Learn before you launch
Learn before you launch
Free, honest help from people who paddle — no jargon walls, no sales pitch.
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More guides & how-tos
5 Reasons You Should Be Paddling
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Whitewater Paddles: How to Choose the Right Paddle for River Running
A practical guide to paddle materials, blade shapes, sizing, and river-ready features...
All you wanted to know about Kayak Paddles
Recreational and Touring Kayak Paddles Recreational and touring paddles are designed to...
Still Paddling Strong
A short piece, written from interviews with three of Appomattox River Company's most influential voices, celebrating...
Winter Maintenance
If snow and ice are keeping you indoors but you’re daydreaming about...
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Our Main Street showroom is a real place, with real people who paddle. Sit in the seat, get fitted in person, or just come talk boats.
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614 North Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901
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Trusted by Virginia
Trusted by Virginia paddlers since 1977
Great company. Colton was very helpful in selecting a great paddle. Very knowledgeable.
You guys rock — super fast shipping and my kayak got to my doorstep without a scratch, packed with care! I'm already recommending you to all my kayak friends!
Kayak delivered without a scratch! Really appreciate the extra effort your company put into packaging it for shipment. The video and email with instructions on receiving the shipment were very helpful.
Loving my new kayak and the experience at Appomattox River Co was wonderful! Thank you!
Completely blown away by how nice and friendly the customer service was. I needed Yakima racks for my RAV4 and they knew exactly what I needed. The most selection I have ever seen!
Their inventory blew me away — I've never seen anything like it. The staff was super helpful and friendly. Well worth the 2½-hour drive; I'll happily go back for my next purchase.
Let's get you on the water — in the RIGHT boat.
50 years of fitting paddlers to the perfect boat. Summer's finite — your turn.
