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Day 5 (June 11) morning report

Rough night. Neither Keith Plunkett or I slept well last night. It was hot and stuffy with little breeze blowing through the sandbar. We were up by 6:00 purifying water for our morning coffee and...

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Day 5 evening report

Day 5 evening report. Wow. Too much today to even reflect on. Long HOT stressful day of paddling. Made another 30 miles. Highlights were a trip to the chevron station in Bogalusa for water and an icee,...

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Day 6 Morning Report

Slept like a champ last night. Was nervous about being so close to a public area overnight but it turned out to be PERFECT. No noise, no sand (it’s the little things), and some cool night air. We plan...

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Day 7 (June 13) morning report

Yesterday started out with a tough portage around the weir, or concrete seal as the locals describe it,  with 3 loaded down kayaks. We managed to carry the boats through a small section of woods, about...

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Day 7 Evening report

Day 7 evening report Paddled 27 miles today. The weather was HOT HOT HOT. We put in 11 miles before our first break and managed to find a small sandbar with this crazy thing called shade?!? It was the...

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Day 8 Morning report

We were woken by flashes in the sky around 2:15 am. So strange to see heat lightening reflecting off the clouds and stars all at the same time. A front is moving from the north east and the nights sky...

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To be continued…

Day 8 evening report We paddled 13 miles today. Paddled the last 7 miles of the middle pearl to the confluence of the middle and west pearl. The middle pearl is absolutely breathtaking. It’s like your...

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Product Review…Sink the Stink

Is your gear getting that putrid old stagnant river water smell?  Does the smell of your paddling shoes make you want to gag?  Want a way to get out the funk and make them smell good?  OF COURSE you...

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SUPER MOON paddle

Super Moonphoto by Tray Bourgoyne Sunday June 23 we were graced with the opportunity to view the SUPER MOON from the Ross Barnett Reservoir.  We arrived at the put in at 7:45 pm and unloaded the boats....

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Calling all youth paddlers

YOUTH PADDLERS…The water is calling you.  THIS Weekend in Breaux Bridge LA the Petite Tour Du Teche II is being held and is sure to be TONS of fun. Petite Tour du Teche II is a series of short races...

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Kids race weekend

Bridge over the Teche Bayou in Breaux Bridge The second annual Petite Tour Du Teche in Breaux Bridge, LA is in the books.  May I say WOW.  What a great event. Wonderfully organized, super friendly,...

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SPILLWAY cleanup Saturday 7.13.13

Keep the Rez Beautiful is sponsoring a cleanup on the Pearl River @ the Spillway THIS Saturday 7.13.13 @9:00 am. The sandbars in and around the boat ramps at the Spillway are in RIDICULOUS shape.  The...

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The Mississsippi Challenge 2013…Help for Heros

Meet Matt Fraser, Harry Hogg and Sam Norman, 3 British fellas on a paddling trip of a lifetime. I have been following these kayakers with a cause since early June in their quest to paddle the length...

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Weekend Race Pink Paddle

Excited to head to Ocean Springs tomorrow with my oldest daughter for the second annual Pink Paddle.  This event raises money to support breast cancer, something near and dear to my heart. Last years...

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Putting together a race…Gator Bait

Wow…where do I start.  I have been a mad woman this summer trying to pull together the Gator Bait Race.  I am so fortunate to be working with my friend David, Donetta with MDEQ and Rezonate, Jeaninne...

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The next BIG ADVENTURE

I’m always amazed at the new opportunities that I am blessed with.  After my 8 day paddling trip down the Pearl River with two of my favorite people, Keith and Sharon Plunkett, I thought my BIG...

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Packing for an extended trip

I have learned A LOT about the “needs” and the “wants” associated with paddling for an extended period of time.  Food and water, shelter, comforts, clothing, equipment, first aid and just how to pack...

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Paddling, Planning, and Promoting.

Been a while since I have blogged.  I’ve stayed SUPER BUSY lately.  From planning the Gator Bait Race, to helping my oldest daughter start up a paddling club at NWR High School, and kayaking with the...

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Gator Bait Race…A HUGE success

  Race Startphoto credit-Tammy Lundy The third annual Gator Bait Race was held over the weekend and we could not have asked for a better turnout. We had hoped to have 60 racers at this year’s race and...

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First Day of Fall on the Chickasawhay River

What sounds better than being on the water for the first day of fall?  Nothing that I can think of.  This Sunday September 22, 2013 there is a scheduled paddle down the Chickasawhay River from the city...

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