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FIRST ANNUAL BATTLE ON THE BAYOU 


 To be held Saturday, March 6, 2010 on Old Fort Bayou in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The 12 mile race for kayak and canoe paddlers is hosted by the Gulf Coast Kayakaholics (local paddling club), South Coast Paddling Company, Natural Capital Development, The City of Ocean Springs, Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce, The Shed, Gulf Hills Hotel and Conference Center, and Camp Journey's End Campground.            


All proceeds benefit the Land Trust For The Mississippi Coastal Plain, a conservation nonprofit organization dedicated to

preserving open spaces and green places.   


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Regular Registration:  $35 through March 5th

Late Registration: $40 March 6th (cash or check only)

Last day for online registration is March 4th.  



Kayak rentals are available as stock lasts.    


Registration includes course map, event t-shirt, event sticker, free shuttle service, a post race meal, dog tags and other swag that we can cram in a bag. 


Pre-race party and extended pre-registration: Friday night, March 5th, 

4:00 -7:00PM, Ft. Maurepas, Front Beach and Washington Ave, Ocean Springs.

**Live music and snacks**

BYOB  



    "It isn't the end of the race at The Shed, it is the start of the party!"

**Stick around for the Blues for the Bayou post race party** 
A celebration and fundraiser to support Land Trust for the 
Mississippi Coastal Plain and Old Fort Bayou.
Music by The Unexpected from 3-5:00 PM 
Awards ceremony at 5:00 PM
  Blues for the Bayou at 6:00 PM
Music by The Lee Boys Band at 7:00 PM.  


For more information, call 228-872-2030,visit www.southcoastpaddling.com or email nick@battleonthebayou.com





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