SLVP & NYMCRA
CANOE & KAYAK CLASSES
Information presented here is to be used by participants in SLVP events and
is not intended to be a replacement for official NYMCRA publication or policy.
NYMCRA Points Classes
NYMCRA Stock, Amateur Marathon and Kayak Classes
SLVP Recreation Classes
2007
NYMCRA Canoe & Kayak Specs
The
following classes are in the NYMCRA Points Series.
NYMCRA members are eligible for prizes based on the number of points they
accrue in the NYMCRA points races. Note that both the 3x27 (Pro Boats) &
4x32 (Cruisers) can compete in all C-2 amateur points classes at all NYMCRA
Points Races. There is no class for the USCA Standard Racing, those canoes
must compete in the C-2 Amateur Classes.
| C2 Adult/Junior | Open | ||
| C2 Amateur under 50 | Men | Women | Mixed |
| C2 Amateur 50 and over | Men | Women | Mixed |
| C1 Amateur under 50 | Men | Women | |
| C1 Amateur 50 and over | Men Senior & Men Veteran | Women | |
| C2 Stock under 50 | Men | Women | Mixed |
| C2 Stock 50 and over | Men | Women | Mixed |
| C1 Stock under 50 | Men | Women | |
| C1 Stock 50 and over | Men | Women | |
| K1 Marathon under 50 | Men | Women | |
| K1 Marathon 50 and over | Men | Women | |
| K1 Touring under 50 | Men | Women | |
| K1 Touring 50 and over | Men | Women |
Only NYMCRA members are eligible for points.
Both paddlers in C2 classes must be NYMCRA members to receive points.
Classes may be combined as Race Directors see fit.
NYMCRA only requires that 1st place in every points class be recognized.
NYMCRA C1 Stock and C2 Stock
Below is a list of boats that are approved to compete in
the C1 & C2 Stock classes in NYMCRA points races and SLVP races.
C1 and C2 Amateur Marathon Canoes
Kayak Classes
| C - 1 Stock | C-2 Stock | ||
C-1 Stock: Length: 17’ 0" Maximum Tumblehome: Not to exceed 3.5" per side Weight: No minimum, No maximum Only boats in the current C-1 Stock list are allowed in the class. Canoes currently on the C-1 Stock List are listed below. By NYMCRA membership vote at the 2006 Annual Meeting the following decision was made: Beginning October 2006 and continuing until October 2011 (5 years) the boats listed here will not be removed from this class. |
C-2 Stock: Canoes that are built for back country touring but are suitable for racing against similar craft. There are minimal concave lines in the hull and no concave lines in the gunwales. There is no concavity in the longitudinal axis of the hull (bow to stern) and no concavity in the cross section (side to side) below the 7" waterline. One of a kind canoes are not permitted. Length: Maximum of 18' 6" Width: Weight: No minimum, No maximum Depth: Minimum depths from the manufacturer: Bow = 17", Center = 12 ½", Stern = 16". Chine: No hard line transitions in the hull of the boat. Curve of chine must be equal to at least the radius of a softball. Tumblehome: Maximum of 1" per side. Only boats in the current Stock list are allowed in the class. Canoes currently on the C-2 Stock List are: C-2 Stock: Canoes that are built for back country touring but are suitable for racing against similar craft. There are minimal concave lines in the hull and no concave lines in the gunwales. There is no concavity in the longitudinal axis of the hull (bow to stern) and no concavity in the cross section (side to side) below the 7" waterline. One of a kind canoes are not permitted. Length: Maximum of 18' 6" Width: A. Minimum at the 4" waterline is 15% of the length. For example: an 18’ 6" length boat must be at least 33 3/8" wide at the 4" waterline. B. Minimum at the 4" waterline and 18" fore and aft of the widest point of the boat is 14% of length. Weight: No minimum, No maximum Depth: Minimum depths from the manufacturer: Bow = 17", Center = 12 ½", Stern = 16". Chine: No hard line transitions in the hull of the boat. Curve of chine must be equal to at least the radius of a softball. Tumblehome: Maximum of 1" per side. Only boats in the current Stock list are allowed in the class. Canoes currently on the C-2 Stock List are listed below. By NYMCRA membership vote at the 2006 Annual Meeting the following decision was made: Beginning October 2006 and continuing until October 2011 (5 years) the boats listed here will not be removed from this class. As always, boats may be added by proper petition of and acceptance by the Boat Specification Committee. |
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Grasse River Boatworks |
Grasse River Boatworks |
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| Wenonah Advantage 16'6" 30 - 35# Prism 16'6" 30 - 35# Encounter 17'0" 38# Solitude 15'6" 33# |
Wenonah |
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| Sawyer Summer Song 15'8" 53# DY Special 16'6" 35# Shock wave 16'6" 48# |
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| Savage River Otegan (with modification) |
Savage River Susquehanna |
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| Bell Magic 16' 36# |
Bell Northstar Northwind Northwoods |
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| Mad River Independence 15'8" 33# |
Mad River Lamoille Horizon |
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| C-1 Amateur Marathon | C-2 Amateur Marathon | ||
C-1 Amateur: Length: 18' 6" maximum |
All tandem canoes built for racing including boats like Wenonah’s Standard Class Racer, Competition Cruisers, 3x27’s and pro boats. "If it looks like a racing canoe it is!". Specs according to USCA Competition Rules | ||
| Kayak Specs | Recreational Kayak: Up to 16'; 22" @ 4" line; no winged paddles | Touring Kayak: Kayaks of any material with a maximum length of 20' and a minimum width of 18" at the 4" water line. | Unlimited Kayak: Any kayak over 20' in length and/or less than 18" in width at the 4" waterline. |
Race Officials are the final arbiters in all boat classifications. It is up to the individual to make sure their boat meets the specifications for the class they enter. In most cases race officials will only measure boats when a protest is made on a specific boat. |
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St. Lawrence Valley Paddlers Races have adopted the following:
Three classes of kayaks:
Recreation - Sea Kayak: Any kayak of any material with a maximum length
of 16' 0" and a minimum width at the 4" waterline of 22". No
wing paddles.
This varies slightly from USCA, they have set max length at 18' for Recreational
Kayaks
Touring Kayak: Any kayak of any material with a maximum length of 20' 0" and a minimum width at the 4" waterline at 18". Wing paddles are allowed.
Unlimited Kayak: Any kayak over 20' in length and / or less than 18" in width at the 4" waterline.
Most ICF boats fit into the Unlimited category.
Those that are greater than 18" wide fit into Touring.
Tandem Recreation Classes
A maximum length of 17' 6" and minimum weight
of 55 pounds from the manufacturer. All race organizers are encouraged to
have a "short" introductory Recreation class race for youth and novice
paddlers.
Unlimited Recreation Classes
This class is usually available if a race has two separate distances for Recreation and C-2 Stock. This event is intended for youth and novice paddlers who have a performance tripping canoe similar to the C-2 Stock canoes (max 18'6"; no weight limit) and is not limited to the approved canoes in the NYMCRA Stock list. Participants are encouraged to do the longer distance as soon as they are able to complete that distance. Marathon C-2 canoes are exxcluded from this class.
Solo Recreation Classes
Solo canoes 17'0" or less with no weight limit.
Solo Recreation canoe specifications are the same as for the C-1 Stock class but is not limited to models listed there. What differentiates the Solo Recreation class from the C-1 Stock class is the level of competitiveness of the paddler.
Marathon canoes are excluded from this class.
Last updated 1/25/07