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 $10.00 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.
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Wednesday, August 20: Ex-Comm Meeting.
See map
at the bottom of this page for directions.
August 30-September 1, Labor Day Weekend Overnighter
on the Bogue Chitto---Hoyt Sayler 985-502-4468 or abitabird@yahoo.com
Wednesday, September 17: General Membership Meeting. (Probably canceled this month and program will be presented at Paddlefest). See map at the bottom of this page for directions.
Saturday, September 20: Topisaw--- Easy.
Martina Ellis 985-517-2485 or MartinaEllis@yahoo.com
Saturday, September 20: Yak-A-Du Duathlon - 2 mile Run- 2mile Paddle-2 mile Run. Bob Clark (228) 832-1204 or www.gulfcoastrunningclub.org (Not a BHPC sponsored event.)
Saturday, September 27: Upper Bayou Lacombe--- Easy. Hoyt Sayler 985-502-4468 or abitabird@yahoo.com
Saturday, September 27: Wilderness Survival/First Aid -- 9AM - 4PM in Baton Rouge. Click here for more information or contact Bill Hager at hagmyster@aol.com, home 225-387-3717, or cell 225-354-9678.
Friday - Sunday, October 10-12: Paddlefest, Fountainebleu State Park
Saturday, October 11: Phat Water Challenge - 45 mile Mississippi River Race. Port Grand Gulf to Natchez. Keith Benoist at (601) 445-8843 or go to www.kayakmississippi.com (Not a BHPC sponsored event.)
Wednesday, October 15: Ex-Comm Meeting. See map at the bottom of this page for directions.
October 19: “PPP” Triathlon - 4 miles paddling on the Wolf River (starting at Wolf River Canoe Rental site), 5 mile run & 23.5 mile bike. Long Beach MS. Bob Clark (228) 832-1204 or Leonard Vergunst (228) 875-6855 / www.gulfcoastrunningclub.org (Not a BHPC sponsored event.)
Saturday - Sunday, October 25-26: Epicurean Excursion - Red Creek--- Easy.Gary Smith 504-913-2214 or GaryPaddler@aol.com
NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 8: 26 Mile Marathon Championship at Natchitoches LA on Cane River Lake / Canoes, Kayaks, Pirogues start first followed by very fast Rowing Sculls / www.nsula.edu/nsucrew/marathonchampionships.htm (Not a BHPC sponsored event.)
Saturday, November 15: Fishing and Birdwatching at Port Sulphur---Warren Davis 504-888-3496 or Warren_Davis@bellsouth.net
Wednesday, November 19: General Membership Meeting. See map at the bottom of this page for directions.
Please check back - Event Info is added 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 August 26, 2008