The birth of the Brazilian Confederation of Canoeing

On May 3rd, 1985, the Foundation of the Brazilian Canoeing Association was created during the 1st Volta da Ilha de Vitória, in Vitória no Espírito Santo, with the presence of representatives from Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul. Mr. Uwe Peter Kohnen being elected president. On May 02, 1988, the 2nd Board of Directors of ABC was sworn in, with Mr. João Tomasini Schwertner as president.

On March 18, 1989, the Brazilian Confederation of Canoeing - CBCA is founded, with the participation of the Federations of the States of Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Federal District, Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul and Rio Grande do Sul.