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Begin Your Adventure.
We connect diverse communities by fostering a shared commitment to safety and stewardship, and by providing opportunities for challenge, achievement, and fun through paddlesports.
ACA SUPPORTS PADDLERS IN MANY WAYS. HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TODAY?
Competition information and events, classes and instructor certifications, stewardship opportunities, advocacy for clean water and access to public lands, insurance for clubs, event organizers & others. We’re here to help.
News
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10.31.25
ACA PaddleFest 2025: Celebrating 145 Years of Serving Paddlers
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10.31.25
Paddlers on the Hill: ACA Joins Outdoor Alliance’s DC Fly-In to Advocate for Public Lands and Waters
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10.29.25
2025 ACA Annual Awards: Honoring Leadership, Service, and Legacy in Paddlesports
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10.27.25
Instructor of the Month: Jake Vitak
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10.15.25
USA Concludes ICF Racing Season at 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Penrith
Upcoming Events
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10.11.25 – 11.10.25
Bethesda, MD, USA
Level 3-4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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11.02.25 – 12.14.25
Mehlville High School, Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Skills Course
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11.02.25 – 12.14.25
St. Louis, MO, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Skills Course
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11.02.25 – 11.09.25
Gulfport, MS, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
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11.03.25 – 11.05.25
Tybee Island, GA, USA
Level 4-5: Advanced Open Water Coastal Kayak Instructor Certification Exam (ICE only)
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11.05.25 – 11.09.25
Coloma, CA, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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11.05.25 – 11.06.25
Moab, UT, USA
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
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11.06.25 – 11.09.25
St. Augustine, FL, USA
Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Join ACA
As a member of the ACA, you join the ranks of tens of thousands of people who support safe, enjoyable paddling, and the protection of America’s recreational waterways. Click below to learn about the tangible and intangible benefits of supporting the nation’s oldest paddlesport organization.
