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Boat Classes
Everyone is welcome to participate.First time participants, repeat paddlers, and serious competitors can all enjoy the excitement, challenge, and camaraderie that this historic event provides. With a choice of 22 different class specifications and course distances, there is something for everyone. We welcome all ages, levels of experience, and most boat and board types.
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(1) Minithon - A non-competitve paddle from Potawatomi Woods to finish line at Dam No. 2 Woods - a 5.25 mile alternative to the 18.5 mile Marathon, with the same scenery, excitement of paddling in an historic event and support for participants. |
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(2) C2 Junior Men, Women, or Mixed Ages: both paddlers must be 17 or younger on the day of the event. |
(14) K1 Man Recreational Kayak Craft: any recreational kayak up to 15 feet in length, not including rudder. Excluded, any short kayak clearly designed for racing, for example, USCA specified downriver kayaks; such "racing" kayaks must compete in the K1 Unlimited Class or Open Racing class. Ages: any |
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(3) C2 Adult/Youth Aluminum or Touring Craft: aluminum or touring canoe. Same specification as C2 Junior Men, Women or Mixed, see above. |
(15) K1 Woman Recreational Kayak Craft: same as K1 Man Recreational Kayak, see above. |
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(4) C2 Women Aluminum or Touring Craft: aluminum or touring canoe. Same specifications as C2 Junior Men, Women or Mixed, see above. Ages: any |
(16) K1 Man Sea Kayak Craft: any kayak up to 18 feet in length, not including rudder (if any). Excluded, any kayak clearly designed for racing. For example, ICF kayaks, ICF trainers, surfskis and USCA specified downriver kayaks; such "racing' kayaks must compete in the K1 Unlimited class or Open Racing class. Ages: any |
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(5) 2 Men Aluminum Craft: any aluminum canoe except "super-aluminum" racing canoes such as Minnichs and Beavers, which must compete in the C2 Men Competition. Ages: any |
(17) K1 Woman Sea Kayak Craft: same as K1 Man Sea Kayak, see above. Ages: any |
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(6) C2 Men Touring Craft: touring canoe, any canoe not clearly designed for racing. Excluded "racing canoes" include any non-aluminum racing canoes recognized by USCA, and any IFC canoe designs. Ages: any |
(18) K1 Unlimited Kayak Craft: any single paddler kayak Ages: any |
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(7) C2 Men Competition Craft: any double paddler, non-aluminum racing canoe recognized by USCA. Ages: any |
(19) K2 Unlimited Kayak Craft: any double paddler kayak Ages: any |
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(8) C2 Mixed Aluminum Craft: any aluminum canoe except "super aluminum" racing canoes such as Minnichs and Beavers, which must compete in the C2 Women, Mixed Competition or the C2 Masters Competition class. Ages: any |
(20) SUP Stand Up Paddleboard Craft: stand up paddleboard of any length Must be paddled entire length of course in a standing position. Ages: any |
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(9) C2 Mixed Touring Craft: touring canoe, any touring canoe not clearly designed for racing. Excluded "racing canoes" include any non-aluminum racing canoes recognized by USCA, and any ICF canoe design. Ages: any |
(21) Open Racing
Ages: any |
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(10) C2 Women or Mixed Competition Craft: any double paddler, non-aluminum racing canoe recognized by USCA.Ages: any |
(22) No Contest
Ages: any |
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(11) C2 Masters Aluminum or Touring Craft: aluminum or touring canoe. Aluminum, any aluminum canoe except "super-aluminum" racing canoes such as Minnichs and Beavers; Touring, any canoe not clearly designed for racing. Excluded "racing canoes" included any non-aluminum racing canoe recognized by USCA, and any IFC canoe design. Ages: both paddlers must be 40 or older on the day of the event |
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(12) C2 Masters Competition Craft: any double paddler, non-aluminum racing canoe recognized by USCA. Ages: both paddlers must be 40 or over on the day of the event |
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(13) C1 Single Paddler Craft: any single paddler racing canoe recognized by USCA. Ages: any |
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