The American Canoe Association (ACA) is pleased to announce a landmark partnership with the Gorge Downwind Championships (GDC) paddlesports festival to host the inaugural USA Canoe Ocean Racing (COR) National Championships. This historic event, aligned to International Canoe Federation (ICF) COR standards, will take place in July 2025 in Stevenson, Washington, set against the stunning backdrop of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
Through this partnership, current ACA members participating in the Gorge Downwind Champs main competition will be automatically included in the USA COR National Championships category, enabling paddlers to compete for national titles in divisions including Womens, Mens, U23 (18-23), Seniors (24-34), and Masters (35+, in 10-year increments).
For more information please visit https://www.usasurfski.com/competition/national-championships
