Indiana Racing and Paddling

Welcome Paddlers!

Welcome to the website of the Indiana Division of the United States Canoe Association!

At the Indiana Division our focus is primarily on paddle racing. We welcome all skill levels

and essentially all paddle craft: canoes, kayaks, surf skis, outrigger canoes, SUP's, and probably something else we haven't thought of. So if the thought of pushing yourself and testing your limits on the water appeals to you, come and join us! We offer racing classes for the recreational paddler and the pro. All are welcome. You'll find our members are extremely helpful to newcomers and willing to share those tips that will make each of us better paddlers. We look forward to seeing you on the water!

2021 Racing Schedule

See the sections below for 2021 yearly and individual race flyers.

Saturday 10.9.2021

Indiana USCA Fall Meeting & Awards Banquet

11:00 am

-

2:00 pm

St. Patrick's Park, South Bend

Event Details

Saturday 10.9.2021

Indiana USCA Fall Meeting & Awards Banquet

Our annual Fall meeting, potluck lunch, and awards banquet. Paddling to follow, weather permitting!

11:00 am

-

2:00 pm

St. Patrick's Park, South Bend

Saturday 9.25.2021

St. Joe River Race

10:00 am

South Bend. IN

Event Details

Saturday 9.25.2021

St. Joe River Race

Our final race of the year is also one of our most competitive. Featuring mostly deeper water, things get real going around Kamm Island as p...

Event Details

10:00 am

South Bend. IN

Saturday 9.18.2021

Ride the Wave Regatta CANCELLED

10:00 am CST

Michigan City, IN

Event Details

Saturday 9.18.2021

Ride the Wave Regatta CANCELLED

From Ken Stelter:

Dan and I discussed Ride the Wave this last weekend and decided we will sadly be canceling again this year.
There are issue...

Event Details

10:00 am CST

Michigan City, IN

Saturday 8.21.2021

Bridge to Bridge Race

9:30 am

Bristol, IN

Event Details

Saturday 8.21.2021

Bridge to Bridge Race

Shallower water requiring skill in river reading, some current to keep things entertaining, and a start timed with the firehouse whistle. W...

Event Details

9:30 am

Bristol, IN

Saturday 7.31.2021

Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest

9:00 am CST

-

4:00 pm CST

Walkerton, IN

Event Details

Saturday 7.31.2021

Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest

Commonly known as the "Fish Lake Races," this event is a local festival featuring several short races (2 - 4 miles) for every paddler skill ...

Event Details

9:00 am CST

-

4:00 pm CST

Walkerton, IN

More Events

2021 USCA Indiana Division Individual Race Flyers

Download the individual racing flyers for the current year below where available. Afterwards see the Race Results and Reports page HERE.

4.17.2021 Hoosier Regetta Flyer (pdf)

Download

5.8.2021: 27th Annual Tippecanoe Marathon Canoe Race Flyer (docx)

Download

6.12.2021 Wildcat Creek Race Flyer (pdf)

Download

6.19.2021: 37th Annual Fort Wayne Canoe and Kayak Race Flyer (pdf)

Download

7.17.2021 Three Rivers Fest Race (docx)

Download

7.24.2021: 49th Annual Wabash River Canoe Race Flyer (docx)

Download

7.31.2021 Lions Paws Paddlefest Poster (jpg)

Download

Paddlers and Friends of the USCA Indiana Division

Current and former USCA National Champions gather to race at the Fort Wayne Canoe and Kayak Race on June 19, 2021

United States Canoe Association USCA Nationals champions kayak Indiana Ohio racing flat water C1 K1

Just some paddling friends of the USCA Indiana Division at the Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest at Fish Lake in 2018. Find info on the next Paddlefest HERE.

Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest, Fish Lake, USCA, Indiana, sea kayak, river, racing, men women

Bob Stwalley and Bob Demoret (brown shirts front & back rows) are founding members of the United States Canoe Association and pictured here at the 50th anniversary celebration of the USCA. Bob Stwalley was awarded the Indiana Division Paddler of the Year trophy on January 27, 2018.

Bob Stwalley, Bob Demoret of United States Canoe Association 50th anniversary, USCA, Indiana award

Warren, PA Nationals 2005
Indiana Division
Top row: Guy Gilman, Brent Ernsberger, Gene Bennett, Tom Thomas, Steve Peterson, Matt Streib, Terry Pontius and Patrick Sawyer
Bottom row: Sonja Gilman, Victoria Ernsberger, Kelly Harrington, Wendy Brinson, Kinsey Streib, Mandy Streib, Canu and ?
Note that everyone has hardware!
Photo by Brent Ernsberger

USCA Nationals Indiana Division Champions 2005 Warren PA Pennsylvania canoeing kayaking racing

Indiana Racing and Paddling

Indiana Racing and Paddling

Welcome Paddlers!

2021 Racing Schedule

Saturday 10.9.2021

Indiana USCA Fall Meeting & Awards Banquet

11:00 am

-

2:00 pm

Saturday 10.9.2021

Indiana USCA Fall Meeting & Awards Banquet

11:00 am

-

2:00 pm

Saturday 9.25.2021

St. Joe River Race

10:00 am

Saturday 9.25.2021

St. Joe River Race

10:00 am

Saturday 9.18.2021

Ride the Wave Regatta CANCELLED

10:00 am CST

Saturday 9.18.2021

Ride the Wave Regatta CANCELLED

10:00 am CST

Saturday 8.21.2021

Bridge to Bridge Race

9:30 am

Saturday 8.21.2021

Bridge to Bridge Race

9:30 am

Saturday 7.31.2021

Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest

9:00 am CST

-

4:00 pm CST

Saturday 7.31.2021

Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest

9:00 am CST

-

4:00 pm CST

2021 USCA Indiana Division Race Schedule

2021 USCA Indiana Division Individual Race Flyers

Paddlers and Friends of the USCA Indiana Division

Current and former USCA National Champions gather to race at the Fort Wayne Canoe and Kayak Race on June 19, 2021

Just some paddling friends of the USCA Indiana Division at the Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest at Fish Lake in 2018. Find info on the next Paddlefest HERE.

Bob Stwalley and Bob Demoret (brown shirts front & back rows) are founding members of the United States Canoe Association and pictured here at the 50th anniversary celebration of the USCA. Bob Stwalley was awarded the Indiana Division Paddler of the Year trophy on January 27, 2018.

Subscribe for the latest updates!

Contact Us

Contact Us

USCA Indiana Division

Send Message

Social

This website uses cookies.