Director of Valley Mill Kayak School and manager of Valley Mill Boats. Jim started paddling in June of 1992. He has been instructing since May of 1994.
Jim throwing a loop at Center Chute hole on the Potomac, and sitting at his desk at Valley Mill Boats(he would rather be looping)
Jim Buley running Sunshine Rapid on the Green River, NC. Photo by Effort.tv
Jim Buley, photo by Effort.TV
Jim’s favorite quote: “Kayaking is FUN!”
Favorite River: The Potomac
“The Potomac has everything a kayaker could ask for- from class 1 to class 5 rapids in a two mile section of river, from Great Falls to Anglers Inn. It is the best river to learn on because of it’s diversity, easy access, and year ’round paddling season.”
Favorite River Experiences- I enjoy competing in freestyle, and squirtboating. I competed in the US National Freestyle Championships during the Teva Tour of 2001- that was an amazing experience ! I also love anytime I run Great Falls with my friends, or paddling the Gauley in the fall- good times! I think river running with your friends encompasses all the greatest aspects of kayaking. I recently got on the Green River in NC with my friend Spencer Cooke (who took the photos). It was an amazing day!
Jim Buley running "Rapid Transit" on the Green River, NC. Photo by Effort.tv
Horseshoe Rapid on Great Falls, Potomac River. Photo by Effort.tv
Jim sitting atop the aquaduct above Great Falls. Photo by Effort.TV
