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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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03.06.24
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02.29.24
Scan If Found Stickers
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02.28.24
River Kayak Curriculum Revisions
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02.27.24
The Right to Paddle on Georgia Waterways Is Under Threat
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02.23.24
Accepting Applications for the Marge Cline Memorial Grant Program Until March 1
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02.20.24
Kayak Polo National Championship 2023: Paddles, Passion, and Perseverance
Upcoming Events
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03.18.24 – 03.20.24
Moss Landing Harbor, Moss Landing, CA, USA
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
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03.19.24 – 04.30.24
Bethesda, MD, USA
Level 5: Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Skills Assessment
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03.22.24 – 03.24.24
Navasota, TX, USA
Level 2: Essentials of River Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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03.22.24 – 03.24.24
Navasota, TX, USA
Level 2: River Kayak Day Trip Leading Skills Assessment
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03.22.24 – 03.23.24
Nimbus Flat State Park (Entrance), Hazel Avenue, Rancho Cordova, CA, USA
US Sprint Team Trials
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03.22.24 – 03.22.24
Moss Landing, CA, USA
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
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03.23.24 – 03.23.24
Kailua, HI, USA
Kanaka Ikaika Racing Association (KIRA) Race #7: Kona Brewing Oahu Championship
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03.23.24 – 03.24.24
Montgomery Whitewater, Maxwell Boulevard, Montgomery, AL, USA
US Open
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