Pascagoula River Paddle Battle

10/09/2026

The pictures are Worth THE Wait!! Set 2 of 2!! Thank you to William LeeLee for an amazing job on the photos of the race!! They are beautiful and completely capture the vibe of the day and the essence of the race. La Pointe - Krebs House and Museum Jackson County MS Outdoor Recreation

10/09/2026

The pictures are Worth THE Wait!! Thank you to William Lee for an amazing job on the photos of the race!! They are beautiful and completely capture the vibe of the day and the essence of the race. La Pointe - Krebs House and Museum Jackson County MS Outdoor Recreation
We can only upload a certain number per post so this is set 1 of 2. Be on the look out for set 2 of 2!

10/03/2026

The Fins Up Sprint Results are IN!!

We had so much fun with all of you who came out to celebrate our 10th Year of the Pascagoula River Paddle Battle. Through the sprinkling rain on Friday night and even a downpour start, we are so grateful for all of you who understood the weather situation and tough decision to cancel the paddle battle and only have the Fins Up Sprint!

Please see the race website for the results of the Fins Up Sprint: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/Overview/73140

Congratulations to our overall winners who took home some cash, to all who placed and those who just came to have fun! We look forward to the next race with you.

This week, you will get an email to complete a survey about dates and suggestions for next year. Any and all feedback is much appreciated.

Please know we appreciate every one of you who support this race and the LaPointe Krebs House & Museum. See you on the water again real soon!

The Pascagoula River Paddle Battle is on Saturday October 3, 2026. It includes the following events: Pascagoula River Paddle Battle and Fins Up Sprint.

10/01/2026

New Marina Level Sponsor ALERT!! Jimmy Krebs has appeared with cash in hand to ensure we can hold up our end of the bargain with the cash prizes!! 💲💰

10/01/2026

Change of Plans but Still Planning for FUN! 🌊🚣‍♀️
Our plans are evolving and we think you will love this!

Okay, so the weather forecast is NOT looking good for Saturday 🤓BUT, as we are accustomed to here in Pascagoula and the MS Gulf Coast...sometimes (ok, pretty regularly) we get completely skipped by bad weather forecasts.

This is our plan...we are scrapping the Pascagoula River Paddle Battle since it is a longer race that could potentially put people on the water during an unsafe condition. HOWEVER, we are putting everyone into the Fins Up Sprint race instead. The Fins Up Sprint is a 2'ish mile race that starts and ends at the LPK launch so, no shuttling necessary for anyone. We can all still get together and celebrate the 10th Annual race in the anticipated "Cheers to 10 years" fashion. The difference for the Sprint is that we planned to have males & females compete for 1st/2nd/3rd in an overall category BUT NOW, everyone will race according to their boat class as planned for the full Pascagoula River Paddle Battle. That way those who win can still collect the coveted cypress engraved awards for this year. We are still planning to award $500 in CASH prizes so get battle ready and we will see you in a few days.

Packet Pick Up will still be held on Friday, October 2nd at the LaPointe Krebs House & Museums from 4:30-7:00 pm (TIME CHANGE). The address is 4602 Fort St., Pascagoula, MS 39567

The LaPointe Krebs Foundation has a lot going on Friday evening with their Cattails & Cocktails reception, educational presentations, music and entertainment and much more. That event is free but the "reception" is a separate ticketed event. You can buy your $25 ticket on-site.

Fins Up Sprint will start at 9:00 am (TIME CHANGE). Of course, if we need to rain delay to ensure everything is still safe, we will.

Race Awards will start at 11:00 am (TIME CHANGE). Lunch will still be served to everyone who races.

If you are travelling to Pascagoula for the race and aren't sure about potentially racing in the rain, please make the decision you feel best personally. If you decide to opt out, we completely understand. If you are local or even local'ish, you can still come pick up your swag bag. If you live out of town (more than an hour driving distance), we can mail your swag to you.

A special thank you to all of you for your understanding as we navigate (see how I did that) this weather situation. We really want to see everyone and celebrate with you. We also know how unpredictable our weather can be so, we are keeping a positive attitude regarding the forecast. If anything else changes, we will keep everyone updated through our FB Page and also send emails as soon as possible.

Race Committee: Alice Baker, Kristi Ducote, Neeka King, Jimmy Krebs, Eric Richards and Darcie Young!!

10/01/2026

The weather is NOT looking good for Saturday BUT we are keeping a close eye on it. We are optimistic that the weather will "push off" until after the race but stay tuned to our FB Page for updates.

Our policy, as noted on the website, says "The race will proceed rain or shine. Be prepared for inclement weather. However, if thunderstorms occur, the event will be delayed (same day race) or canceled entirely. If the race is canceled, racers will still receive all complimentary race bags/gifts intended for them. Registration fees will not be refunded."

We do not want to cancel the race but have to keep safety in mind first. So, I know many of you are asking but please just stay tuned. We will notify you as soon as possible if something is changing.

If you are already registered, check your email for several reminders and updates. Also, packet pick up will start at 5pm so come join us at Cattails and Cocktails at the La Pointe - Krebs House and Museum