Classes

Classes

Pro Race Division (classes used for all triple crown races) now includes voyager division

CLASS A- USCA C 2 /PRO (USCA SPECS)

CLASS B- USCA C2/PRO (USCA SPECS ) ALL FEMALE

All two person canoes that can race at the USCA nationals and that include the following boat specifications 3X27 (Pro-Boat), 4X32 (USCA cruiser), and USCA Standard C2. Single blade paddle only. Temporary modifications to this type of boat to make it fit into any other class are not allowed.

CLASS C- SOLO UNLIMITED SINGLE BLADE

CLASS D- SOLO UNLIMITED SINGLE BLADE FEMALE

Limited to one paddler, single blade paddles only. Minimum length 14 feet.

CLASS E- TANDEM UNLIMITED SINGLE BLADE

CLASS F- TANDEM UNLIMITED SINGLE BLADE ALL FEMALE

Limited to two paddlers, single blade paddles only  USCA C2s do not qualify for this class, USCA C2s must race in class A.  For canoes longer than 18.5 foot.

CLASS G- SOLO UNLIMITED DOUBLE OR SINGLE BLADE

CLASS H- SOLO UNLIMITED DOUBLE OR SINGLE BLADE FEMALE

Limited to one paddler, double blade paddles or single blades allowed.  Minimum length 14 feet.

CLASS I- TANDEM UNLIMITED DOUBLE OR SINGLE BLADE

CLASS J -TANDEM UNLIMITED DOUBLE OR SINGLE BLADE ALL FEMALE

Limited to two paddlers, double blade paddles or single blades allowed.  Minimum length 14 feet.

CLASS K- BIG BOAT UNLIMITED DOUBLE OR SINGLE BLADE

CLASS L- BIG BOAT UNLIMITED DOUBLE OR SINGLE BLADE ALL FEMALE

Minimum three paddlers, maximum six paddlers, single and double blade paddles are interchangeable throughout the race.

CLASS M – SOLO SUP  MALE

CLASS N- SOLO SUP FEMALE

Stand-up Paddle Board (SUP) 

CLASS O- OTHER – special class for rowers and other boats that do not fit other classes

Special Classes for the Lower Atchafalaya River Sprint

• Men and Mixed Tandem (single or double blade paddles) – This is one class
• Man solo (single or double blade paddles)
• Women Tandem (single or double blade paddles)
• Woman solo (single or double blade paddles)
• Man Recreation* solo
• Woman Recreation* solo
• Men and Mixed Recreation* tandem
• Women Recreation* tandem

*Recreation means canoe, kayaks under 19 foot in length and with no movable rudder, also includes peddle boats.

**See bottom of this page for details about other events and racing classes for medals and prize money.

Voyageur Race Division (moved to pro class division in 2021.)

Race 1: Tour du Teche 135
Port Barre, LA to Berwick, LA · 135 miles
  classes A – O 

Race 2: Crawfish
Port Barre, LA to Poche’s, Breaux Bridge, LA · 30 miles
Limited to voyageur race division classes A– O.

Race 3: Acadian
Port Barre, LA to St. Martinville, LA · 49 miles
 classes A– O.

Race 4: Hot Sauce
St. Martinville, LA to New Iberia, LA · 24 miles
classes A – O.

Race 5: Sugar
St. Martinville, LA to Franklin, LA · 59 miles
 classes A – O.

Race 6: Black Bear
New Iberia, LA to Franklin, LA · 35 miles
 Classes A – O.

Race 7: Oil & Gas
Franklin, LA to Berwick, LA · 27 miles
classes A – O.

Race 8: Top of the Teche
Leonville, LA to Arnaudville, LA · 7.7 miles
Includes classes A – O.

Race 9: Chitimacha
New Iberia, LA to Charenton, LA · 20 miles
Includes classes A – O.

Race 11: Monroe Race

Information to be provided.