Bayou Haystackers Paddling Calendar

 

This calendar lists events that may be of interest to paddlers in the Louisiana and Mississippi area (and to a limited extent - Texas, Alabama and Florida). Not all events are BHPC events. Events listed in Green Regular 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. Trip leaders will be able to give you recommendations as to what kind of boat is suitable (canoe, rec. kayak, sea kayak, etc.) and skill level required. BHPC sponsored trips are free to BHPC and ACA members. Non-member guests are welcome to come on trips, however, there is a $5.00 club liability insurance fee. Please refer to the bottom of this page for information on trip ratings.

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 read the Outings Policy.

July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec.



JULY

July 23-26: Hiwassee Tennessee Whitewater Paddle. Contact Bill Hager at hagmyster@aol.com

July 31 - August 1: Weekend of Rivers in Mississippi - Wolf River and Big Biloxi. Paddle one day or both. Camping at the Big Biloxi Campground (fee is $13/site). Contact Leonard at leonardnaquin@yahoo.com


AUGUST

August 14-15: Red Creek Overnighter. Easy. Contact Hoyt at treasurer@bayouhaystackers.com


SEPTEMBER

September 3-5 (Labor Day Weekend): Blackwater River Canoe Campout. Intermediate. Contact Hoyt at treasurer@bayouhaystackers.com

Wednesday, September 15: General Membership Meeting, 7:00 PM 118 N. Cypress, Hammond, LA, Click here for map and directions.

Saturday, September 18: Topisaw Creek Paddle. Easy. Contact Martina at martinaellis@yahoo.com


OCTOBER

Saturday, October 9: 9th Annual Phatwater Challenge. A 42.5 mile Kayak and Canoe race on the Mississippi River.; open to all classes: Unlimited Kayaks, K-1s, K-2s, K-4s, C-1s, C-2s, Surfskis, Outrigger Canoes, all recreational paddle craft, inflatable, strip-built and kit-boats. Hobie ‘Mirage Drive’ kayaks are permitted. For more information go to http://www.kayakmississippi.com or find them on Facebook (Not an BHPC sponsored event. Fee charged.)

October 15-17: Port Barre to Berwick "Tour du Teche." About 130 miles with a finish at the city park on the Atchafalaya, 60 hour deadline. The purpose of it is to focus attention on recreational and cultural value of the Teche. The race will be sanctioned by USCA and sponsored by a non-profit, The TECHE Project, which also does cleanups and water quality education. We're hoping for as much local participation as possible, if not racing then maybe as volunteers to man checkpoints or serve as bank runners for those out-of-state paddlers who can't bring their own. For more information go to http://www.tourduteche.com/ (Not an BHPC sponsored event. Fee charged.)

October 22-24: Paddlefest - Details to come.


NOVEMBER
 
November 6-7: Black Creek Overnighter. Intermediate. Contact Hoyt at treasurer@bayouhaystackers.com


DECEMBER

Saturday, December 4: "Mistletoe Paddle" to Bayou Barbary. Easy. Contact Dottie at butterfliesrbeautiful@cox.net


Please check back - Event Info is added alsmost as soon as I get it.

If you would like to list an event that would be of interest to the paddling community, please send the information (in 25 words or less) to newsletter@bayouhaystacters.com

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 are not known. Contact the trip leader for an idea of the expected difficulty.

Trip Submissions


Call Robb Wiltse at 985-892-3436 or e-mail leadscout@bayouhaystackers.com to VOLUNTEER to lead a trip for the club. (Refer to Trip Leader Info for documents about leading BHPC trips) Trips should be scheduled two to three months in advance. Official trips must appear in the newsletter. This is an ACA rule.

Before attending a particular trip, you should call 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. Trips are free to BHPC and ACA members. Non-member guests are welcome to come on trips, however, if your guest is not an ACA member, they are charged a $10.00 club liability insurance fee.

Meeting Location
118 N. Cypress, Hammond, LA
Take I-12 to Exit 40. Go north on US 51-Business (SW Railroad Ave.) into Hammond. Turn east (right) on US 190 (East Morris Ave.) Go one full block past the railroad track and turn left on Cypress Street. The CFACT office is near the end of the second block on the right.
(Click on map for a detail map)

Updated July 19, 2010

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