H2O Canoe Company

Now accepting orders for Summer / Fall 2022

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Marathon Racing Canoes

Light, strong, and stiff. Built to perform to the highest standards while meeting racing criteria for Stock & Pro categories. Solo, tandem, and quad options available.

Our Marathon Racing Canoes are available in Kevlar Club, Carbon, or Ultralight Carbon. Red, Green, or Blue colour finish is available as an optional add-on for Kevlar.

Spitfire

H2O Canoe Company Spitfire is a high-performance canoe that meets racing criteria often described as a stock category at Marathon and Adventure races around the World. Spitfire is developed as our lower volume Solo stock racer, suiting light to moderate weight paddlers best. The Spitfire is not only a Racing Canoe, but it can be dual purposed as a tripper which will make crossings a delight. Construction is available in Kevlar Club laminations for toughest results. Carbon Race is recommended for the ultimate racing / tripping canoe combination. Custom options are available to personalize your Spitfire. Standard finishes include sliding bucket seat and an adjustable foot brace (adjustable and optional sliding). A detachable yoke is available for portaging. Carbon Race includes Carbon Fiber cross thwarts and handles for weight savings.

Length 16’8″

Max Width 28.75″

Waterline Width 28″

Height – Bow / Centre / Stern 16″ / 12″ / 12″

Optimum Load – 120-220lbs

Max Load – 350lbs

Buying Guide – Full Specs, Weights, MSRP

Slingshot 202

H2O Canoe Company Slingshot 202 is a high-performance canoe that meets racing criteria often described as a stock category at Marathon and Adventure races around the World. Slingshot 202 suits moderate to heavy weight paddlers for the best combination of speed and efficiency. The Slingshot is not only a Racing Canoe, but it can be dual purposed as a tripper which will make crossings a delight. Construction is available in Kevlar Club laminations. Carbon Race is recommended for the ultimate racing / tripping canoe combination. Custom options are available to personalize your Slingshot. Standard finishes include sliding bucket seat and an adjustable foot brace (adjustable and optional sliding). A detachable yoke is available for portaging. Carbon Race includes Carbon Fiber cross thwarts and handles for weight savings

Length 16’10”

Max Width 30″

Waterline Width 29″

Height – Bow / Centre / Stern 17″ / 13″ / 14″

Optimum Load – 160-290lbs

Max Load – 400lbs

Buying Guide – Full Specs, Weights, MSRP

Slingshot 222

H2O Canoe Company Slingshot 222 is a high-performance canoe that meets racing criteria often described as 4/32 for stock categories at Marathon and Adventure races around the world. The Slingshot is not only a Racing Canoe, but it can be dual purposed as a tripper which will make crossings a delight. Construction is available in Kevlar and Innegra Club laminations. Carbon Race is recommended for the ultimate racing / tripping canoe combination. Custom options are available to personalize your Slingshot. Standard finishes include sliding bucket seats and a Stern foot brace (adjustable and optional sliding). A deep-dish yoke is available for portaging. Carbon Race includes Carbon Fiber cross thwarts and handles for weight savings. The Slingshot 222 now comes in 2 widths, meeting stock 4/32 and stock 4/33 regulations – select your preference at time of order. The narrower 4/32 width may be considered a faster option, sacrificing a touch of stability for all paddler types, or the most suitable option for lighter crews.  If racing, remember to check the competition venue rules it must abide by. The original 4/33 wider 222 is still a fantastic training, racing and tripping option for heavier crews or paddlers looking to achieve speed with the ultimate initial and secondary stability.

Length 18′6”

4/33 – Max Width 36.5″

4/33 Waterline Width 33.25″

4/32 Max Width 35.25″

4/32 Waterline Width 32”

Height – Bow / Centre / Stern 17″ / 13″ / 16″

Optimum Load – 300-600lbs

Max Load – 1,000lbs

Buying Guide – Full Specs, Weights, MSRP

Slingshot Q-Quad

H2O Canoe Company Slingshot Q (short for Quad) is a high-performance canoe that meets racing criteria for certain events at Marathon and Adventure races around the world. The Slingshot is not only a Racing Canoe, but it can be multi-purposed as a tripper, trainer and camp boat. The scale and nature of the Q much like the 202 and 222 is well behaved and stable but are canoes that just happen to be very fast designs. Construction is available in a Kevlar lamination. Carbon Race is recommended for the ultimate racing / tripping Canoe combination. Custom options are available to personalize your Slingshot Q. Standard finishes include sliding bow and stern bucket seats and a stern foot brace (adjustable and optional sliding). Centre seats #2 and #3 can be fixed or sliding side to side and adjustable fore and aft. A deep-dish yoke is available for portaging. The Slingshot Q is very customizable, so consultation is important before ordering.

Length 23′

Max Width 36.5″

Max Gunwale Width 33″

Height – Bow / Centre / Stern 20″ / 13.5″ / 17″ 4″

Waterline Width 33″

Buying Guide – Full Specs, Weights, MSRP

Pro C1-Solo

H2O Canoe Company Pro C1 is a high-performance Race Canoe for the Pro Solo category. Pro C1 is based on leading designs consistently winning at Marathon races around the world. The Pro C1 is race ready and excels for paddlers taking training very seriously. H2O Canoe Company design updates critical features including debris shedding bow stem curve and advanced construction techniques resulting in stiff, light options Carbon Race or Ultra Extreme Carbon. Outfitted with a sliding seat, adjustable or sliding foot brace, stiff Carbon bulk heads, thwarts, handles & end decks. Self-bailers are available. The Pro C1 best suits a weight range of 165 to 210lbs with more leeway to the lower end than the heavier.

Length 18’6″

Max Width 32″

Max Gunwale Width 17.5″

Height – Bow / Centre / Stern 16″ / 12″ / 12″ 4″

Waterline Width 32″

Buying Guide – Full Specs, Weights, MSRP

Pro B1-Tandem

H2O Canoe Company Pro B1 is a high-performance Race Canoe for the 3/27 Pro category. Pro B1 is based on leading designs consistently winning at Marathon races around the world. Our design updates critical features including debris shedding bow stem curve and advanced construction techniques resulting in stiff, light options Carbon Race or Ultra Extreme Carbon. Outfitted with sliding bow and stern seats, adjustable or sliding stern foot brace, stiff Carbon bulk heads, thwarts, handles, and end decks. Self-bailers and bow foot cleats are available. Pro B1 is very adjustable fore and aft in each seat accommodating a large range of paddler weights.

Length 18’6″

Max Width 33″

Max Gunwale Width 33″

Height – Bow / Centre / Stern 15″ / 11″ / 11″ 3″

Waterline Width 27″

Buying Guide – Full Specs, Weights, MSRP