• DNF (Did not finish)= # of boats competing + 1

• DNS (Did not Start)= # of boats competing +1

• DNC (Did not Compete)= # of boats competing +1

• DSQ (Disqualified)= # of boats competing +1 (not eligible for a throw-out)

Each canoe has 6 throw-outs, the best 18 of 27 races. DSQ (Disqualifications) cannot be thrown out.