What is the widest point measurement used for in some canoe races?

A 4 inch waterline beam standard.

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Why: Some races use the 4 inch waterline beam measurement as their standard.

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Answer: A 4 inch waterline beam standard. Some races use the 4 inch waterline beam measurement as their standard.

  1. Canoe en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canoe
    Some canoe races use the 4" waterline beam measurement as the standard for their regulations
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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