If you have a favorite paddling link that is not listed here, please send it to me and I'll probably add it - information@bayouhaystackers.com
The ACA Serves the Nation's Paddlers by Helping Ensure Safe, Enjoyable, and Quality Recreation Opportunities on America's Waterways.
An informational resource about sea kayaking. Their Library section has great information.
Located in the Florida panhandle - paddling Florida's great northwest.
5 day forecast of river levels in the Lower Mississippi River region. Includes rivers in Louisiana, Mississippi, parts of Arkansas, Tennessee and Missouri.
Maps and graphs of current water resources conditions - see link below for how to use this information
Good information from the Mississippi Kayak Club on suggested river levels for paddling.
An interesting site that's kind of a blog/online magazine about adventure travel. The paddling section is of course about paddling! They also have sections on hiking, biking, skiing, and more.
Good online resource for information on canoeing and kayaking.
Scott Williams' boat pages. A lot of info on paddling in the south: Books-Articles-Design-Building-Voyages
The free online kayaking magazine for kayakers, paddlers and boaters everywhere.
News, feature stories, photography, interactive email with pros, tips and techniques from experts, message board, adventure travel research, etc..
A showcase of recent projects in boat building and sculpture by artist and Haystacker, Jennifer Torres.
Races
22 mile race on the Mississippi.
42 mile race on the Mississippi.
Dragon boat race in Baton Rouge lakes.
Did you know that we have ACA certified paddling instructors right here in Southern Louisiana? The combination of skills and experience in both paddling and our local waterways is unique and unavailable anywhere else! If you’d like to learn more about what they offer or fees involved, please contact one of the following:
David Booth, kayak (337) 474-1444 |
Mimi Clifton, canoe & kayak (985) 867-9530 - southcoastkayaks.com |
Ann Hager, canoe (225) 387-3717 |
Bill Hager, canoe (225) 387-3717 |
Arthur Hebert, kayak (504) 366-2197 |
Larry Koenig, BCU sea kayak coach, ACA Coastal Kayaking Instructor (225) 343-3330 |
Cy Tandy, canoe & kayak (601) 605-0902 |
If you’d like to be listed here or know of someone who would (ACA certification is necessary but not membership in the Club), please contact Patricia Fontova at 985.893.3041 or information@bayouhaystackers.com
Printed Materials for Information About Where to Go Paddling
The greater New Orleans area offers a wide variety of paddling environments. There are rivers, lakes, and swamps from which to choose. We recommend the following for information about where to go paddling:
- Canoeing Louisiana and Canoeing Mississippi by Ernest Herndon
- Canoeing in Louisiana by Dr. & Mrs. Richard Williams (For more information contact: Lafayette Natural History Museum, 637 Girard Park Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501 337-291-5544)
- Canoe Trails of the Deep South by Chuck Estes, Elizabeth F. Carter and Byron Almquist.
- Trail Guide to the Delta Country by the New Orleans Group of the Sierra Club (This one includes backpacking, hiking, and bicycling trips also.) NOTE: This book is out of print but is currently being updated. We'll let you know when it's available.
- Often on Wednesdays, in the New Orleans Times Picayune newspaper's Sports section, there is a calendar of outdoor activities and usually a featured run, paddle, hike, or bike trip.