Tour du Teche, Louisiana's premier paddling event, is holding kayak and canoe races for paddlers 5 to 17. Petite Tour du Teche is a series of short races for young paddlers. Distances range from 250 yards to 1 mile. The longer races are done in legs, so that all of the action takes place at Parc des Ponts de Pont Breaux, where family and friends can watch. Prizes are ribbons and certificates. The race is sanctioned by the United States Canoe Association.