Chaa Creek Expedition 19'9"
Embark on your next adventure with the Chaa Creek Expedition Canoe. Built for high performance and stability, this lightweight canoe is designed for long distance tripping with heavy loads.
Why You’ll Love It
- High performance design by Steve Killing
- Efficient hull shape for speed and stability
- Comfortable stability factor of 102
- Ideal for long distance tripping with heavy loads
FAQ
How many paddlers can the canoe accommodate?
The canoe is designed to be paddled by three canoeists with limited gear, but can handle additional load without significant speed decrease.
Are the seats adjustable for comfort?
The seats are low for efficient paddling, with footbraces for added support.
Is the canoe suitable for racing?
The Chaa Creek Expedition Canoe was used to win a canoe race in Belize, showcasing its speed and performance capabilities.
High performance and high volume
• Length - 19' 9"
• Beam - 33 1/2"
• Depth - 13 1/2"
• Draft - 5 "
• Weight - 60 lbs.
• Designed by Steve Killing
The Expediton 19'9 Canoe was designed for use in the Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge - a four day canoe race held each March. The route traverses Belize and the participants camp each evening. The first boat was built by the staff at Chaa Creek with the help of Ted Moores and Joan Barrett from BearMountain. Paddled by three of the Chaa Creek folks that built the boat, this beauty won the final leg of the race and placed third overall for the four days.
The relatively narrow beam of 33 1/2" makes for an efficient hull shape. Stability is still very comfortable (stability factor of 102) which permits paddlers to concentrate on power not balance.
The boat is intended to be paddled by three canoeists with limited gear although the boat can handle additonal load with little speed decrease. Seats are low for efficient paddling with feet forward on footbraces.
This canoe would serve well for long distance tripping with heavy loads.
Photo courtesy of Efren and Omar Ku