Tropical Storm Karen did not stop nearly 80 paddlers in kayaks and canoes from making their way down Bayou Teche for the fourth annual 135-mile Tour du Teche boat race this weekend.

Participants faced strong winds and rain throughout the day Saturday, but a majority continued south, said Nicole Patin, Tour du Teche executive director. The current was moving upstream Saturday morning in New Iberia, likely making paddling a little harder, she said.