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Smoke Show, USA 250, sailing with her helm out on the sliding seat
International Canoe · USA 250

Smoke Show

Varnish and carbon

Originally built by the legendary Clark family of Rhode Island, USA, Smoke Show is a new-rules International 10 m² Sailing Canoe, a class that exists outside the rules and regulations of World Sailing.

Characterised by the pointed ends and sliding seat on a narrow hull, the International Canoe remains the domain of tinkerers and home builders. A mix of varnished wood and carbon fibre makes this boat a natural fit for her name.

The Boat

Specification
Class
International 10 m² Sailing Canoe (new rules)
Sail number
USA 250
Builder
Steve Clark, USA
Built
2011, we think
Length overall
5,200 mm
Beam
About 750 mm (about 2,400 mm with the seat out)
Weight
50 kg when new, definitely heavier now
Draught
About 1,000 mm
Sail area
10 m²
Crew
One