Battle on the Bayou 8ish mile & Half the Battle 4 mile

Atten-hutt! A new year is upon us, soldiers. It's time to get your engine in tune for BATTLE! Come March 22nd, a flotilla of warriors will slap the brackish Waters of Old Fort Bayou with their paddles in a quest for glory. The sweat will pour like a waterfall. The screams of sore muscles will be deafening. Once you cross the finish line, the echoes of victory will ring eternal. Enlist today! The 8-ish mile out and back, starting from, and finishing at Gulf Hills stays the same as last year (shortened to not go around the marsh island at the beginning/finish). The “Half the Battle” race is back for 2026. This 4 mile race will be fiercely competitive as it is every person for themselves, regardless of their boat classification. Canoes, kayaks and SUP’s will battle it out until the finish.  Custom Medals will be awarded at the Award Ceremony, which will be held at 12 noon. All racers should plan to be off the water by then. There is a $10 fee to cover those who are not ACA (Americ