This just in from the organizers of the Phatwater Kayak Challenge 2008:

NOAA and National Weather Service long range forecast for the Phatwater is 27.4′ on October 11.  This will be a record high water mark for the Phatwater.  Reasonable to assume the record will be shattered, and the 4 hour mark will be severely compromised.

About the Race:

The 7th Annual Phatwater Kayak Challenge is set to take place October 11 on the Mississippi River between Grand Gulf and Natchez.

The Phatwater Kayak Challenge is the premier paddling event on the Mighty Mississippi. It’s a grueling, 42.5 mile, paddle endurance race from the port at Grand Gulf, near Port Gibson, Mississippi, to the Natchez Landing, at Natchez Under-The-Hill.

Depending on the paddler, and the craft, the Phatwater will take anywhere from 4 and a half to six and a half hours to complete.

Volunteers Needed!

Can you volunteer on Race Day? If so, please contact Keith by email: Keith@kayakmississippi.com or by phone: (601) 431-1731 Cell