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What Is
The United States Canoe Association?
Quick Facts:
• USCA was formed in
1968 as a non-profit, educational group to encourage
the growth of recreational and competitive paddling.
• USCA publishes
a bimonthly magazine, CANOE NEWS.
• USCA holds annual
National Competitons for Aluminum Canoes, and for Marathon Canoes/Kayaks.
• USCA offers a Basic
Canoeing Instruction program to build paddling skills for the beginner
and novice paddler taught by USCA certified Instructors
•MISSION: to actively
support a FIVE-STAR PROGRAM: *COMPETITION *CRUISING *CONSERVATION *CAMPING
*CAMARADERIE.
•OBJECTIVE: encourage
the growth of paddling as a recognized competitive sport and beneficial
recreational activity through educational programs, conservation, safety,
fitness, and participation in family and community life.
• USCA defines specs
for boats (canoes, kayaks) used in our races.•
What is Marathon Canoe
Racing? -- It's long distance racing in canoes or kayaks with sit
down style paddling, over distances that vary from 2 to 18 miles and sometimes
to 200 + miles on lakes and rivers. The conditions may not exceed Class
II (International Scale of River Difficulty.) The majority of races are
from 5 to 20 + miles or not exceeding 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours in length and
may include portages.
How Is Marathon Racing
Different From Olympic Sprint Racing? - Olympic Sprint racers high-kneel
on one knee in Olympic sports and usually race on straight courses of
500 to 1000 meters in length, and paddle a different type of boat. Marathon
racers generally sit down while paddling and follow long courses with
varied water conditions. Both sports use specialized canoes and kayaks,
however, marathons also have classes for recreational canoes.
Are There Certain Rules
Required In Racing? - Yes! USCA publishes
Competition Rules and Canoe and Kayak Specifications. We also publish
Sanctioned Race Sponsor Requirements. The Rule Book includes such requirements
as specifications and method of measurement, limit controlling instability
for cruising canoe, safety factors, listed events, race management and
conduct, settling disputes, Arbitration Committee, and much more.
Is Marathon Canoe/Kayak
Held In Every State? - No, but it's in a lot of places. Check here
to view links in your state or region.
Who competes in these
races? -Marathon racing is a participation sport for all ages. Intense
training is required for national and international levels of competition.
Canoeing and kayaking are two sports that rely mainly on the upper body.
There is a "class" for you in canoe racing! Most races have
separate male, female, and mixed classes. Classifications of competitors
cover a wide range of age and experience levels.
Whom
Do I Contact For Additional Information?
MORE INFO., BROCHURES AND LITERATURE
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