USCA MARATHON CANOE AND KAYAK CHAMPIONSHIPS

USCA MARATHON CANOE AND KAYAK CHAMPIONSHIPS. Beginning on August 9, 2017, Dubuque played host to the 50th annual USCA Marathon Canoe and Kayak Championships. The five-day event was held near CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND. The nationals were open to all, although a registration fee and membership were required. Prime observation points included the start/finish line at the campground, the northern point of CITY ISLAND, and the gazebo by the turnaround at the ICE HARBOR.

Events scheduled were:

            Thursday--junior sprints, adult/youth sprints, and para-canoe and kayak sprints.

            Friday--adult marathons for sea kayak, C-2 mixed and C-2 pro-mixed in all age divisions

            Saturday--C-2 men's standard and K-1W ICF

            Sunday--competion in women's classes and men's C-1

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Source:

Leitner, Jim. "Dubuque Hosting National Paddling Event," Telegraph Herald, August 9, 2017, p. 3B