First Break

Once you get out to the main body of the James, the most common line is to run First Break. Follow the main current to Belle Isle. First Break is to the river left of Belle Isle and is run right of the remaining dam. There are some of the taller standing waves here and between 5ft and 6.5ft offers endless front surfing and wave wheels. Just below the break is a play spot suitable for looping called Jaws that comes in at levels between 6ft and 7.5ft. Great eddy service with access for both play spots on river left behind the dam.