04.17.25
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
-
-
04.14.25
ACA Pro School Feature: Canyon River Instruction
-
04.10.25
The Steve Kelly Standard: A Legacy Etched in Discipline and Devotion
-
03.28.25
Western North Carolina Paddlers Lead River Restoration Efforts After Hurricane Helene
-
03.28.25
Announcing the 2025 Recipients of the Marge Cline Memorial Grant
-
03.28.25
Announcing the 2025 L.L.Bean Club Fostered Community Grant Recipients
Upcoming Events
More Events »-
02.03.25 – 04.28.25
Cherokee County Aquatic Center, Wellstar Way, Canton, GA, USA
Georgia Canoeing Association’s Canton Roll Practice
-
04.01.25 – 05.05.25
Gulfport, MS, USA
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Trip Leader Skills Course
-
04.11.25 – 05.16.25
Alabama Port, AL, USA
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
-
04.21.25 – 04.23.25
Sausalito, CA, USA
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Development Workshop (IDW Only)
-
04.21.25 – 04.25.25
Langlade, WI, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Skills Course
-
04.22.25 – 04.26.25
Embudo, NM, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
-
04.22.25 – 04.25.25
Chilliwack, BC, Canada
Level 3: River Packrafting Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
-
04.22.25 – 04.24.25
Grayson Lake, Kentucky, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Canoeing 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.
