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 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 14-15: Red Creek Overnighter. Easy. Contact Hoyt at treasurer@bayouhaystackers.com
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
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
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 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.
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Updated July 19, 2010