The level on the Natchez Gauge today is 22.1′. We spent the majority of the weekend working with the Natchez Bicycle Club on their LAMBLA multi level races at Natchez State Park. It rained most of the time, but was otherwise pleasant. Our presence at their race secured for us two things of considerable significance. [...]
River on the Natchez Gauge is 22.8′ today. Lots of other stories going on, none of epic proportions however. Allen Richard and Chris Trippe, local biking enthusiasts and organizers of a race due to begin at Natchez State Park two hours from this posting, have enlisted the Phatwater to assist, in exchange for handling our [...]
This is the 2009 Phatwater Bowie! Beautiful! Unofficially, we’re calling this one, “Islands of the Mississippi”. The level on the Natchez Gauge today, October 9, is 21.4′ and there are a couple of rises yet to come, followed by a week of falls. More later, KB
The water continues to hold. The level on the Natchez Gauge today is 20.9′. Upriver rains have increased the silt and it’s rather milky right now but this should fall out by October. We have received requests from some people to register the morning of the Phatwater as they arrive from nearby locations. I understand [...]
Phatwater on the Natchez Gauge today is 23.9′ John Coleman has a WSBS Thunderbolt for sale for $1600. He’s in Tennessee. Good deal for the right person.
Sorry to keep forgetting to post this. The “headquarters hotel” for this year’s Phatwater is the same hotel as last year; they’re just operating under a new name—The Natchez Grand Hotel. Their toll free number for registration is: 866-488-0898 The contact liaison is LeAnne Mason. Be sure to mention that you are registering for the [...]
Adam Elliott, May 14, 2007, beginning his journey down the Phatwater from just outside Lake Itasca, Minnesota. The Phatwater on the Natchez Gauge today is 24.5′. We are on a fall, but this will be followed by six rises beginning next week. Two boats for sale, locally. Adam Elliott has his eye on a Ruahine [...]
Phatwater today is 24.6′ on the Natchez Gauge. New Catfish pins have arrived. They will be available on Friday, 9 October, at registration, at the Under-The-Hill Saloon. Anyone wishing to distribute a few of our posters in your area is free to do so. Just send us an email and let us know your address [...]
