Petit Tour du Teche

A series of races for ages 5 – 17 on the Bayou Teche. The location changes each year.

In 2022 we were in New Iberia, for 2023 we will be at the Chitimacha Paddling Dock.

The series of youth races will be held on the Bayou Teche at the paddle dock in Charenton LA. 
Registration costs $10 and includes  lunch for the youth participants. Boats and paddles are provided, if needed. You must bring your own PFD.
The registration fee allows each paddler to compete in all races in the appropriate age division.
The races are from 250 yards to a mile in length, the races are staged around buoys so that the racers are within view of the park at all times.

On-site registration begins at 7 a.m., safety check at 8 a.m., and the first race at 9 a.m.

 

Age Divisions

Fledgling I

Limited to all those 5-7 years old as of race day. Race course is 250 yards.

Fledgling II

Limited to all those 8-10 years old as of race day. Race course is 250 yards.

Bantam

Limited to all those 11 & 12 years old as of race day. Race course is 500 yards.

Juvenile

Limited to all those 13 & 14 years old as of race day. Race course is approximately one mile.

Junior

Limited to all those 15-17 years old as of race day. Race course is approximately one mile.

 

Classes

solo (1 person)  Race

Open or closed deck, rudder, length unlimited, double blade paddles. Limited to one paddler.

one person canoes can be used as well as single blade paddles.

solo  Recreational

Any recreational kayak  without a rudder or canoe under 18 foot , single or double blade paddles. Limited to one paddler.

a non movable sceg (sternward extension of the keel) is allowed, one person canoes can be used as well as single blade paddles.

two person (C2/K2) Recreational

Any recreational kayak without a rudder, double blade paddles or two person canoe under 18 foot long Limited to two paddlers.

a non movable sceg (sternward extension of the keel) is allowed, one person canoes can be used as well as single blade paddles.

SUP Recreational

Any recreational stand up paddle board. Limited to one paddler.

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Registration

Click on the link above, locate the desired race, and register.

General TDT Registration

Common registration access for all TDT race registrations.

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Please notice the dates for this year's events and future events can be found on the About the Races page page.