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OMCRA canoe specification rules for the C1 and C2 classes are consistent with those set by both Canoe Kayak Canada and the US Canoe Association (USCA). Stock and recreational canoe specifications are specific to Ontario and may differ in other jurisdictions.

C2 Marathon Canoe Specifications

Maximum overall length 18 feet 6 inches; minimum width 27 inches, 3 inches above the bottom, measured within 12 inches of the longitudinal centre, not counting keels, at the widest part of the canoe. Minimum width at the gunwales, skin to skin, shall be 33 inches, within 12 inches of the longitudinal centre. Minimum 15-inch high bow measured from the bottom baseline.

C1 Marathon Canoe Specifications

Hull specifications shall conform to current USCA specification in effect. In addition, OMCRA recommends that tarps and bailers be permissible. Currently USCA rules are 18’ 6” maximum length and beam ratio of 0.14375 of the length (i.e. maximum beam of 32”) measured 4” above the bottom and within 12” fore and after of the center of the canoe. Minimum bow high is 15.5”and minimum depth is 11.5”.

Stock Racing (Open17’)

Any canoe, 17 feet long or less with a minimum width of 32 inches at the 4-inch waterline is acceptable. Typically Stock Racing / Open 17’ class is a Clipper or Wenonah Jensen 17’ canoe (see diagram below).

 Recreational

Any non-racing canoe, at the discretion of the race organizer, 17 feet long or less with a minimum width of 32 inches at the 3-inch water line is Acceptable (see diagram below).

NorthCanoes

  • All canoes must look like authentic North Canoes.
  • Outside should look like birch bark and symbols should be on the bow.
  • No rudders, fixed or otherwise, are permitted.
  • Keels, if any, shall be fixed and integral part of the canoe.
  • Rocker is unspecified (discretion of the builder).
  • Weight is unspecified.
  • Maximum length is 26 feet. Canoes built prior to 1985 which are between 26 feet and 26 feet 6 inches are to be accepted.
  • Prow height measured from the keel line is a minimum of 40 inches.
  • The distance between the ends of the canoe and the point where the bow or stern meets the keel line is a minimum of 24 inches. Above is a requirement to maintain a rounded bow and stern.
  • Minimum beam measured 3 inches above the bottom at the centre of the canoe is 30 inches (outside hull measurement, excluding keel).

The use of bent paddles and automatic pumps is left to the discretion of the race organizer

 

Kayak

Any of the following Kayak specifications may be used by race organizers:

  • ICF
  • K1 sprint.
  • Kayak KA must meet specs for down-river single seaters, delta hulls included: Length no more than 14 feet 9 inches (4.5 meters). Width not less than 23 5/8 inches (60 centimeters). No steering devices allowed.
Touring kayaks to include recreational, sea and stock kayaks.

 

Outriggers

The following classes are recommended to race organizers hosting OMCRA races:

  • OC1 (single person outrigger canoe, no specifications.
  • OC2 Two person outrigger canoe, no specifications.
  • OC6 Six person outrigger canoe, no specifications.
Source OMCRA Constitution January 2009