Para-Canoe

Para Canoe is a Paralympic sprint sport for athletes with physical impairments, featuring 140m races in specialized kayaks (K) or outrigger canoes (va'a/V). It debuted at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.  The sport requires more than strength. It also includes sharp techniques in paddling and balance.

Classification: (KL1-KL3, VL1-VL3) based on trunk and leg function to ensure fair competition. 

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Location: Salthouse Dock

Dates: Friday 7 May & Saturday 8 May

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Did you know? Para canoeists use sprint kayaks that are among the fastest human-powered boats on the water, reaching speeds of up to 13mph races are over in less than a minute!

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Find out more about the sport here https://paralympics.org.uk/sports/canoe