Boat Registration
Fête-Dieu du Teche 2026 — Eucharistic Procession
Captain & Boat Information
Tell us about yourself and your vessel
Passengers
List everyone riding in your boat (up to 11)
Include name and email for each passenger. Each person will receive a waiver link directly. For minor children, enter MINOR in the email field — their parent or guardian will sign via your shared waiver link.
Rules & Regulations
Please read carefully before proceeding
Fête-Dieu du Teche — Rules & Regulations
- Louisiana law requires that all children 16 years of age and younger wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD while underway on a vessel less than 26 feet long. The PFD must be fastened and of the proper size for the child. There must be enough PFDs in the boat for each participant.
- All persons on board a motorboat less than 16 feet propelled by a hand tiller outboard motor are required to wear a USCG approved Type I, II, III or V PFD while underway. A motorboat less than 26 feet with a hand tiller outboard motor in excess of 10 horsepower must have the engine cut-off switch link attached to the operator while underway.
- All mechanically propelled vessels less than 26 feet must carry one B-1 U.S. Coast Guard approved fire extinguisher if applicable conditions exist (inboard engines, closed compartments, permanently installed fuel tanks, etc.). Vessels 26–40 feet must carry two B-1 extinguishers.
- Every motorboat or vessel of Class 1, 2, or 3 shall be provided with an efficient whistle or other sound-producing mechanical appliance.
- Boats should be under seven (7) feet off the water.
- Boats should be properly registered and meet LDWF regulations.
- Each boat must be equipped with a rope and anchor.
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Ice chests with water, soft/sport drinks, sandwiches and snacks are encouraged, taking care not to consume snacks during the Rosary and Benediction.
- The procession is a sacred event — behavior and dress should be appropriate for a Church event. No shorts, halter tops, or tank tops.
- No one is to pass the front barge carrying the Blessed Sacrament.
- At the four stops for Rosary and Benediction, boaters are to anchor their boats. Only the priest and servers on the Eucharistic Barge will disembark.
- There will be restroom opportunities between each Church stop. If needed, fall out of procession and rejoin at the tail spot just before the Boat of the Assumption.
- If your boat is not equipped with an FM radio, bring a battery-powered FM radio to receive the transmission of the Rosary on the designated station.
- No music or other radio — only the designated station is allowed.
- Only the designated restroom spots are to be used.
- Keep 50 feet of space between you and the boat in front of you.
- Boat should be attended by at least one person at all times.
- Only 50 boats will be allowed. Only registered boats may participate. If you need to cancel, please email in advance so the next party can be admitted.
- Each boat will be assigned a number to be placed in a visible location on the boat.
- Each boat will be given an Acadian flag upon arrival at the launch.
- Participants are encouraged to decorate their boats with their Church Parish, Organization, or Family name/crest.
- Each participant must sign a liability waiver in order to participate.
Waiver & Release of Liability
Captain signature required
READ BEFORE SIGNING
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the Fete-Dieu du Teche, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
I have received and read a copy of the rules and regulations.
I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the Releasees or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation.
I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release, protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless, Fete-Dieu du Teche en Louisiane; Fr. Michael Champagne; Community of Jesus Crucified, and Community Foundation of Acadiana, their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, all owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event ("Releasees"), with respect to any and all claims, demands, suits or causes of action of every kind and character for damages to persons and/or property (including, but not limited to, claims or causes of action for bodily injury or death) in connection with my participation in the Fete-Dieu du Teche, even if said claims or causes of action arise solely or partially from the fault, negligence, or strict liability attributable to Releasees, or unseaworthiness of any vessel or otherwise.
I also understand that photographs & videos taken by Fete-Dieu du Teche volunteers during the course of the event may occasionally be posted to the web, used in printed articles or for promotion of any future events. I will notify Fete-Dieu du Teche in writing if I want to opt out of any photograph or video release.
I have read this release of liability, indemnity and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign freely and voluntarily without any inducement.
Registration Complete!
Your Boat Registration ID is:
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⚓ Passenger Waiver Link
Share this link with every passenger in your boat. Each person must sign their own waiver before the event. Passengers who provided email addresses have already been contacted.
Questions? Contact us at fetedieuduteche@gmail.com
