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Pirogue racing returns to Lafitte

Submitted By: WestwegoMan Date: Jun 20, 2018, 9:23 AM Views: 865
Summary: After nearly 20 years, pirogue racing will return to Lafitte, La.

After nearly 20 years, pirogue racing will return to the Town of Jean Lafitte on July 21, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Jules Nunez Seafood Pavilion and AJ & Sheron Fabre Market.

Event organizer Tim Kerner, Jr. says he’s excited to bring this event back to the Lafitte area. “Everyone who has lived on Bayou Barataria remembers the summer pirogue races from years ago,” Kerner said. Kerner also added “We thought it was such a great tradition.”

The pirogue races with a dozen divisions will run from noon to 3 p.m. The event will also include local food, arts and crafts and music. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy a Cajun canoe builder demonstration and pirogue history lesson.

The Jules Nunez Seafood Pavilion and AJ & Sheron Fabre Market, 920 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Jean Lafitte, La., is located on Bayou Barataria, next to the public boat launch. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, e-mail jeanlafitteraces@gmail.com or contact Timmy Kerner, Jr. at 504-756-3714. You can also visit the town website at www.townofjeanlafitte.com for more info.

The 2018 Jean Lafitte Pirogue Races will include races in the following categories:

  • Men’s Common Boat (Work Boat Pirogue) 1 Mile
  • Ladies Common Boat 1 Mile
  • Girls 13-16-year olds 300 Meters
  • 2-Person Canoe 300 Meters
  • Boys 13-16-year olds 300 Meters
  • Ladies over 50 300 Meters
  • Blindfold 100 Meters
  • Men over 50 300 Meters
  • Kayak Race 300 Meters
  • Ladies Championship 2 Mile
  • Men’s Championship 2 Mile
  • Duck Decoy Pick Up Race

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