Page last updated April 14, 2012
The full correct name: USCA National Stock Aluminum Canoe Marathon ChampionshipsThe Aluminum Nationals".
Annually on a variable date
United States Canoe Association holds the USCA National Stock Aluminum Canoe Marathon Championships every year, on a variable date set by the Aluminum Nationals host. The championship courses are typically 2-3 hours in length. The one-day event is often accompanied by a second day's racing, often in other types of racing boats.
Sex and age classes
Official classes are for Men Open, Women Open, Men Master (both paddlers 40 years+), and Women Master (both paddlers 40 years+). Junior Men and Junior Women were added as championship classes in 2010.
Open to all
The Championships can be raced by anyone (paddling a qualifying aluminum canoe) including paddlers whose expertise and training ranges from advanced beginner to elite.
Click the following links for further information:
2012
Registration is open for Aluminum Nationals
June 23, 2012:
USCA's 2012 National Stock Aluminum Canoe Marathon Championships
(plus
C1 and K1 races including Barton Cup Qualifying Races, on the afternoon of June 23
plus
Arkansas' Big Dog C2 Pro Race on June 24)
Calico Rock, AR -
White River.
[A link to the page for the 2013 Aluminum Nationals in Dubuque, IA, will be posted as soon as available.]
USCA's Competition Rules summary for the Aluminum Nationals.
RESULTS from past years' Aluminum Nationals.
