This calendar lists events that may be of interest to paddlers in the area. Not all events are BHPC events. Events listed in regular, green type are BHPC. Events listed in Italics are non-BHPC. (Read Disclaimer)
Before attending a BHPC trip, you should contact the individual Trip Coordinator (well in advance of the trip) for more specifics and to make sure the trip or event is still scheduled, etc. BHPC sponsored trips are free to BHPC and ACA members. Non-member guests are welcome to come on trips, however, there is a $10.00 club liability insurance fee.

Attending a BHPC trip means discussing pertinent medical conditions, in advance, with the Trip Coordinator; wearing a PFD (life vest); not consuming alcohol before or while on the water; agreeing to and signing the Club's Waiver and Release of Liability. (Please see the website for the waiver)

Read the Outings Policy
You need your ACA number when you go on a trip, the new waiver form has a place for it. Your number is on your ACA membership card and also on the mailing label of Paddler Magazine.
September | October | November | December

SEPTEMBER

Labor Day Weekend, September 5-7: Blackwater River Overnighter in the Florida Panhandle just northeast of Pensacola. It will be a 3 day, 2 night trip. Blackwater is nice stream flowing through a State Forest with plenty of sandbars for camping.  There is a limit of 12 boats for this trip. -- intermediate. 985.502.4468 or abitabird@yahoo.com SORRY BUT THIS TRIP IS FULL!

Saturday - Sunday, Sept. 19-20: Topisaw Service Trip. Tentative plans are: Sat. clean the river, camp at Bob's, and have a club trip on Sun. using the cleaned up section. Swimming pool and indoor plumbing at Bob's.Contact Martina at martinaellis@yahoo.com or 985-748-6038.

Saturday Sept. 26: Devil's Swamp, Pearl River Basin, exploratory loop from Lock 3 with obstacles and some upstream paddling, almost Murphyesque. Call Leonard at 985-446-6997 or email leonardnaquin@yahoo.com.  

OCTOBER

Friday - Sunday, October 2-4: Paddlefest -- Location will be Canoe and Trail Outpost (Wilmon's Place) in Tylertown. Click here for more details. Contact queen@bayouhaystackers.com

Saturday, October 17: Cane Bayou Birdwatching Trip-- easy Contact Hoyt at 985.502.4468 or abitabird@yahoo.com

Saturday, October 31: Kayak Trip: Cane Bayou to Madisonville. -- intermediate. Contact Woody at president@bayouhaystackers.com or call 985-875-0071

NOVEMBER

Saturday - Sunday, November 14-15: Black Creek Overnighter-- intermediate. 985.502.4468 or abitabird@yahoo.com

DECEMBER

Saturday, December 12: A Creek in Livingston Parish- easy. (Martina will decide on the actual creek when she checks out a couple of locations. Could be Collyel.) Contact Martina at martinaellis@yahoo.com or 985-748-6038

JANUARY 2010

Friday, January 1: New Year's Day Feast and Paddle -- Location TBA. We would like to have it at the new Bogue Chitto State Park if it is open by then. If not, it will probably be at Tickfaw State Park as usual.

Trip Ratings

Easy

distances less than 6 mi/day; little or no current; minimum maneuvering skills required.

Intermediate

distances 6 to 12 mi/day and/or current greater than 1 mph with some maneuvering required.

Strenuous

distances over 12 mi/day with currents in excess of 3 mph and/or maneuvering and/or some upstream paddling required.

Exploratory

distances, current and/or conditions may not be known. Contact the trip leader for an idea of the expected difficulty.

Trip submissions
Contact Robb Wiltse, our Outings Chair, at (985) 892-3436 or leadscout@bayouhaystackers.com,  to register your event or for more information on leading a trip.
MEETING LOCATION
Map 		Take I-12 to Exit 40. Go north on US 51-Business (SW Railroad Ave.) into Hammond. Turn east (right) on US 190 (E. Morris Ave.). Go one full block past the railroad track and turn left on Cypress Street. The meeting place is at the end of the second block on the right.
(Click on map for a detail map)
NOTICE: The Bayou Haystackers Paddling Club is not responsible for the accuracy of the details stated in this listing, nor do we vouch for the value of the goods or services presented here. Please be careful when dealing with sellers and buyers. As with all contacts and financial dealings on the Internet, use caution and wisdom in your dealings with strangers.
Newest Classifieds

For Sale: Fiberglass & Mahogany 15 ft. Canoe,one of a kind, handcrafted in the Wisconsin Dells in the late 70's. Two suspended mahogany bench seats, wIth stern platform mahogany seat over built-in bait well. Square stern to accommodate small motor. Needs minor wood refurbishment and refinishing - its a 'Classic' that needs a little TLC. Will sell for $1500. Or consider trade for quality fishing kayak. If interested, I can E-mail picture. Contact Jkelwood@cox.net. (date listed 5/24/09)

For Sale: Thule Hullivator for $300.00 Contact Sheila at Sdhl@aol.com or cell: 228-424-5085, home: 228-896-8802 (date listed 4/12/09)

For Sale: 2006 Tarpon 16i by Wilderness Systems. This is the Angler edition with rudder, anchor, agustable rod holder, paddle. Camouflage color,exc condition $865. Contact SAL at 985-893-0708 orsapanno@msn.com  (updated 4/12/09)

For Sale: Wilderness System Manteo 14 feet long, light blue, has one compartment at the bow, is very stable, can be used for fishing, touring, surfing or just paddling arond. Big enough to hold a large man (I'm 6'1" and weigh 250), or a child. Boat is in excellent condition and I'm asking $650.00 for it (negotiable). Interested parties should email to: hank@spillwaycable.com or telephone 225-229-0360. Ask for Hank. Pictures can be sent if interested. Boat can be demonstrated at house in pond. (date listed 1/31/09)

kayakFor Sale:Touring Kayak: Wilderness Systems Tsunami 165. Foot-controlled rudder system. 2 large storage hatches and 1 day hatch. Sealed bulkheads. Fully adjustable seat system (amazingly comfortable!). Includes Mens Medium PFD, spray-skirt, cockpit-cover, 2-piece aluminium paddle, bilge-pump, paddle-float, portage cart and throw-rope. In good condition, though has usual scratches on hull. Suit 5'8" to 6' paddler.
$1000 all-in. Currently in use, but available end Dec/start Jan. Delivery/collection in New Orleans area can be discussed. Please contact Kobie at rwkobie@roadwarriorsnews.com or at gmax100@gmail.com
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