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Kayak Classes and Specifications
Olympic K1 - ICF Olympic racing or training kayak (520cm maximum length (17’), no minimum width)*
Unlimited K1 - any single kayak, sit-on-top, or surf ski except ICF*
Touring K1 - any single kayak,sit-on-top, surf ski with a maximum overall length of 20' and a 4" waterline beam of at least 18".*
Sea Kayak K1 -any single kayak, sit-on-top or surfski with a maximum overall length of 18' and a 4" waterline beam of at least 8.5% of length, and an overall beam of at least 10% of of the length, 40 pound minimum weight [weights may be added to meet minimum weight requirement], bulkheads plus hatches fore and aft with the exception of pre year 2000 models in which case they may have airbags in lieu of hatches and bulkheads.*
Recreational K1 - any single kayak, sit-on-top or surf ski with a maximum overall length of 16' and a 4" waterline beam of at least 22".*
Touring K2 - Any double kayak, sit-on-top or surfski with an overall beam of of less than 20".*
Recreational K2 - Any double kayak, sit-on-top or surfski with an overall beam of at least 20".*

*Additional rules for both Single and Double Kayaks
1. Flip up rudders not included in length
2. No hull modifications
3. Must have sufficient floatation to support a 25 pound weight in a boat full of water.

Listed below is a partial list of fast kayaks and what class each boat is in.

Single Kayaks – K1

Double Kayaks – K2