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.
April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November
Saturday, April 26: Two O'clock Bayou---Bill Hager 225-387-3717 or hagmyster@aol.com
Saturday, May 3: Okatoma Canoe Race - 13 mile downriver tandem canoe race. Seminary MS Bridge to the Okatoma Outdoor Post. Contact Ronnie and Lisa Robinson (601) 722-4297 www.Okatoma.com (Not a BHPC sponsored event.)
Sunday, May 4: Cane Bayou -- Easy. Hoyt
Sayler 985-502-4468 or abitabird@yahoo.com
Saturday - Sunday, May 10-11: Red Creek Overnighter---
Easy. Gary Smith 504-913-2214 or garypaddler@aol.com
Saturday - Sunday, May 10-11: Paddle Lafayette 2008 ---
Lafayette, LA. Two day event showcasing the ecology and culture of the Lafayette, LA area. For more information and registration please visit www.paddlelafayette.com (Not a BHPC sponsored event. Fee charged.)
Friday - Sunday, May 16-18: Self Rescue Clinic--- Intermediate.
For more information and a registration form, Click
Here or contact Bill Hager 225-387-3717 or hagmyster@aol.com
Wednesday, May 21: General Membership Meeting. See map at the bottom of this page for directions.
Saturday, May 24: Homochitto River Race. 4.5 mile downriver race. Bude MS Hwy 98 bridge to Sullivan’s Crossing bridge. Mary Lou Webb (601) 384-2484. (Not a BHPC sponsored event.)
May 24-25: Memorial Day Weekend overnighter---Black
Creek---Intermediate. 985-502-4468 or abitabird@yahoo.com
Hoyt Sayler
Saturday, May 31: Magee's Creek (the long trip)--- Easy - Intermediate.
Pat Fontova 985-893-3041 or pfontova@yahoo.com
or Darlene Powell
JUNE
Sunday, June 1: Bayou Liberty Pirogue Races - 12 races. Common Boat, Boy’s 13-16 & 8-12, Girls 8-12 & 13-16, Men 40+, Blindfold Race, Ladies 40+, Ladies Championship, Yankee Race, 2-Man Canoe and Men’s Championship) Bayou Liberty-Slidell LA. Mike Pichon (985) 643-2581. (Not a BHPC sponsored event.)
Saturday, June 7: Demo Day and Gear Swap at LSU Lakes in Baton Rouge - In conjunction with the Backpacker. This is a great time to try those boats you've been thinking about buying. The Backpacker will have demo boats and many of the members will have their personal boats for you to try. If you have gear you want to sell or are looking for a good deal on used gear, this is the place to do it. Contact Patricia Fontova - queen@bayouhaystackers.com
Friday - Sunday, June 13-15 Turkey Creek and Boiling Creek in Florida. This is on Eglin Air Force base and a PERMIT IS REQUIRED to access the area. The permit is $10 and is good through September. Click here for details on getting the permit or call the Jackson Guard permit sales desk at (850) 882-4165. For more information about this trip contact Hoyt Sayler 985-502-4468 or abitabird@yahoo.com
Saturday, June 14: Dog Paddle Race - ½, 1 & 2 mile races on the Dog River at Dog River Park in Mobile. Categories: Men, Women, Juniors (under 14), Novice, Open (all paddlers), Dog & Owner, Parent & Child and Celebrity Race. Valerie Blankenship (251) 472-8383 / 510-0403. valshouse@comcast.net (Not a BHPC sponsored event.)
Wednesday, June 18: Ex-Comm Meeting. See map at the bottom of this page for directions.
Sat. - Sun., June 21-22: River Skills Weekend on the Bogue Chitto River. This is your opportunity to learn how to maneuver around obstacles, to back ferry across the currents, to "read" the river and to recognize hazards and to practice rescue skills. For more information visit CanoeandTrail.com or contact Byron Almquist at byron@canoeandtrail.com or (504) 834-5257 (Not a BHPC sponsored event. Fee charged.)
Saturday, June 21: State Games of Mississippi Canoe & Kayak Races (Alabama & Louisiana residents are eligible to compete). Events - 500 meter sprint, Long Course (3 laps) & Short Course (1 lap) / 1-800-482-0205 Meridian MS / www.stategamesofms.org or Wayne Berry (228) 832-5950 / canoebayou2@cableone.net (Not a BHPC sponsored event.)
JULY
Wednesday, July 16: General Membership Meeting.
See map
at the bottom of this page for directions.
AUGUST
Saturday - Sunday, August 9-10 Red Creek overnighter---
Easy. Gary Smith 504-913-2214 or GaryPaddler@aol.com
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
SEPTEMBER
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, October 4: Little Bayou Sorrel---Easy. Bill Strickland 504-301-1497 or horn@tulane.edu
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.)
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
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 April 22, 2008