Gator Bait Paddlers 1st Annual Reservoir Regatta Benefiting Barnet Reservoir Foundation is an event for racers and recreational paddlers alike.

Event info:

August 20th
Pelahatchie Shore Park
Brandon, MS

Race Fee $20.00 – Fee will include T shirt and Swag Bag

Schedule of race day events:

7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Registration Check in.
9:00 AM Captains Meeting
9:30 AM Start the Recreation Boats
10:00 AM Start the Racing Boats
2:30 PM Awards Ceremony

The Gator Bait Reservoir Regatta is a 9 mile open water race across the Reservoir and back. The Race Benefits the Barnett Reservoir Foundation. Participants will row or paddle or pedal small boats in the reservoir starting from Pelahatchie Shore Park across the Reservoir and back.

To find more information on this event or to find other paddling events, paddlefests, kayak races, canoe races, festivals, adventure races or triathlons, click here to go to our kayak & canoe races & events calendar.

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February

Florida Keys Challenge

If you’re an experienced kayaker and you’re tired of the snow, you might want to check out the Florida Keys Challenge. This 30 mile paddle will take place over Presidents Weekend, February 18-21, 2011. It’s limited to 100 experienced paddlers.

According to their website:

The registration deadline has been extended to February 11^th.

March

Battle On the Bayou, Ocean Springs, MS

The second annual Battle on the Bayou will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011 on Old Fort Bayou in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

According to their website:

The race course is about 9.5 miles.

This race is a fun event for both competitive and recreational paddlers.

There will be a basic paddling class for non-racers and those who have never kayaked.

Battle on the Bayou is an ACA (American Canoe Association) affiliated event.

Buffalo Bayou Regatta, Houston, TX

The 39^th annual Buffalo Bayou Regatta will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011.

The Buffalo Bayou Regatta is Texas’ largest canoe and kayak race.

According to their website:

The paddle race course is 15 miles along the scenic Buffalo Bayou.

This event is for competitive and recreational paddling.

For more information on these races and events or to find other paddling races, events, festivals, paddlefests, adventure races or triathlons all over the U.S., click here to go to our kayak, canoe & paddling races and events page.

Looking for paddling locations in your state?

Search our places to paddle page for places to kayak or canoe for flatwater or whitewater.  Kayaking and canoeing paddling locations are listed by U.S. State.

Do you have a paddling event, kayak race, canoe race you would like listed on our paddling races and events page? Please use our handy contact form to send us the details.