New USCA C1 and C2 Specifications
Canoe Specifications & Rules Used for All USCA Events - Effective 2003
Complete Competition Rules(Jan 2004) in PDF

For all C2 National Championship races, both USCA specifications for Competition Cruisers and 3x27 Racing Canoes will qualify. (modified 2004 to allow 3x27 in all classes adult and youth)

Competition Cruiser, C1 and C2 – maximum length of 18' 6", minimum width shall be 14-3/8 % of the length (0.1438) at the 4" water line measured within 12" fore and aft of the center of the canoe.   Bow height shall be 15-1/2" and the minimum depth for the rest of the canoe shall be 11-1/2".  Canoes can be made of any material, may have person-powered bailer, pump or siphon.  No rudders.  Must be able to float a 25-pound steel weight with the canoe submerged.  Consult the Competition Rules for further information.  Adult/Youth, Adult/Junior and all youth classes, including Junior must use exclusively this canoe.

Additional USCA C1 and C2 Specifications

C1, in addition to the maximum 36 inches decking allowance at bow and stern, an additional maximum of 18 inches combined thwart plus lunch counter depth (measured along the keel) is allowed. A maximum radius of 3 inches is allowed to tie in any thwart/lunch counter to the gunwales.

C2, identical to C1, but increase the maximum combined allowable thwart/lunch counter from 18 inches to 29 inches to accommodate an additional thwart/lunch counter (the above 3 inch tie-in radius and 18 and 29 inch thwart and lunch counter specifications to be added to the USCA competition rules.)  Allow decking on all C2 canoes, only at Nationals.

C2 Standard – All rules for the Competition Cruiser except the minimum depth amidships shall be 12". Minimum bow and stern height shall be 16-1/2 ".  Minimum width at 4: water line shall be 15% of the length. Must weigh a minimum of 50 pounds. Weight may be added and be permanently secured. Aluminum canoes with competition cruiser specifications and weight of 50 pounds may run in this class as long as they were built before January 1, 1990.

Note: All USCA boats and 3x27s may have self-bailers

C2 3x27 Racing Canoe Specifications (for use in all C2 adult-only classes) — maximum length 18' 6".  Minimum heights – 15" bow, 10" center, 10" stern.  The minimum height gunwale line shall be a continuous smooth arch curve.  Minimum width 33" on top of gunwale line, 27" wide at 3" water line or 3" of draft.

USCA National Race Sponsor to continue to hold non championship ICF classes including canoe classes.