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!

2022 Racing Schedule

See the sections below for 2022 yearly and individual race flyers where available.

Saturday 7.9.2022

Wabash Race

10:00 am

West Lafayette, IN

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Saturday 7.9.2022

Wabash Race

Paddle racing at its finest on the Wabash River in Lafayette. It may be shallow, it may be deep, but it's always some great paddling compet...

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10:00 am

West Lafayette, IN

Saturday 7.16.2022

Three Rivers Festival

10:00 am

Fort Wayne, IN

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Saturday 7.16.2022

Three Rivers Festival

Though not officially tied to the Fort Wayne Three Rivers Festival, our TRF Canoe & Kayak Races are a fun way to view the the St. Joe Rive...

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10:00 am

Fort Wayne, IN

Saturday 7.30.2022

Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest

9:00 am CST

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4:00 pm CST

Walkerton, IN

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Saturday 7.30.2022

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 ...

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9:00 am CST

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4:00 pm CST

Walkerton, IN

Saturday 8.27.2022

Bridge to Bridge Race

9:30 am

Bristol, IN

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Saturday 8.27.2022

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...

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9:30 am

Bristol, IN

Saturday TBA

Ride the Wave Regatta

10:00 am CST

Michigan City, IN

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Saturday TBA

Ride the Wave Regatta

Looking for a deep water paddling experience? Say no more! An exciting race on Lake Michigan (like the ocean, but no salt or sharks) that w...

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10:00 am CST

Michigan City, IN

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2022 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.

7.30.2022 Lions Paws Paddlefest Schedule of Events (docx)

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7.30.2022 Lions Paws Paddlefest flyer (pdf)

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7.16.2022 Three Rivers Festival Race Flyer (pdf)

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7.9.22 50th Annual Wabash River Canoe & Kayak Races (pdf)

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6.18.22 39th Annual Fort Wayne Canoe and Kayak Races (pdf)

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6.11.2022 Wildcat Creek Race; 2021 Flyer (pdf)

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5.21.22 Sugar Creek RACE-REGISTRATION-FORM-2022 (pdf)

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5.21.22 Sugar Creek Race Poster (jpg)

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5.7.22 28th Annual Tippecanoe Marathon Canoe Race (pdf)

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4.23.22 Hoosier Regatta Race Map (jpg)

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4.23.22 Hoosier Regatta Race Flyer (pdf)

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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!

2022 Racing Schedule

Saturday 7.9.2022

Wabash Race

10:00 am

Saturday 7.9.2022

Wabash Race

10:00 am

Saturday 7.16.2022

Three Rivers Festival

10:00 am

Saturday 7.16.2022

Three Rivers Festival

10:00 am

Saturday 7.30.2022

Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest

9:00 am CST

-

4:00 pm CST

Saturday 7.30.2022

Lions Paws for Support Paddlefest

9:00 am CST

-

4:00 pm CST

Saturday 8.27.2022

Bridge to Bridge Race

9:30 am

Saturday 8.27.2022

Bridge to Bridge Race

9:30 am

Saturday TBA

Ride the Wave Regatta

10:00 am CST

Saturday TBA

Ride the Wave Regatta

10:00 am CST

2022 USCA Indiana Division Race Schedule

2022 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.

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