What boat classes and distances do U16 and U18 paddlers race at the national championships?

Boat classes: CKC recognizes K1, K2 and K4 kayaks and C1, C2, IC4, CC4 and C15 canoes. Maximum length and minimum weight include K1 at 520 cm and 12 kg, K2 at 650 cm and 18 kg, K4 at 1100 cm and 30 kg, C1 at 520 cm and 14 kg, and C2 at 650 cm and 20 kg.

Canadian Sprint Canoe Kayak Championships events (2024-26 rules):

• U16 (women and men): C1 200 m, 1000 m and 6000 m; C2 500 m and 1000 m; IC4 500 m; CC4 1000 m; C15 500 m; K1 200 m, 1000 m and 6000 m; K2 500 m and 1000 m; K4 500 m and 1000 m. U16 6000 m events are removed when the National Sprint Long Distance Championships are held in the same year.
• U18 (women and men): C1, C2, K1 and K2 at 200 m, 500 m and 1000 m; IC4 500 m; C15 500 m; K4 500 m.

U10, U12 and U14 events are at a distance determined by the Division, so the distance depends on your province or region.

Source: CKC Sprint Rules 2024-26, rules 2.01 to 2.04, 2.19 and 5.11 (https://canoekayak.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2024-26-Rulebook-EN-June-2025.pdf)