: I am thinking seriously about coming and might paddle the event??

You will most definitely Enjoy yourself. For some it is a race to win for others it is a personal challenge to paddle the biggest river in North America. There is so much history in that grand river that you become a part of when you under take a challenge like this. You will also enjoy the city of Natchez MS.
I hope my little rant will help you decide to come. By the way it's a lot of fun in the group that takes an easier pace I know I'm back there. Untill later my friend.

Clayton