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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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09.07.23
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09.03.23
ACA Annual Meeting to be held on Sunday, December 3, 2023
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08.28.23
Nathan Benderson Park to Host 2023 ICF Stand Up Paddling (SUP) World Cup, Oct. 13-15
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08.28.23
Highlights from the 2023 USA Wildwater National Championships by John Pinyard
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08.24.23
ACA Fishing Endorsement Gaining Momentum, Recruiting Kayak Angling Leaders as ACA Instructors
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08.12.23
International Whitewater Hall of Fame Announces 2023 Honorees
Upcoming Events
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05.15.23 – 11.15.23
Clinch River State Park, Sugar Hill Loop, St Paul, VA, USA
2023 StreamSweepers Clinch River Clean-Up
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09.19.23 – 09.24.23
Lee Valley White Water Centre, Station Road, Waltham Cross, UK
ICF Slalom World Championships
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09.23.23 – 09.27.23
Jefferson City, MO, USA
Paddle MO Capitol to Capitol Missouri River Trip 2023
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09.23.23 – 09.24.23
Camp Iti Kana Road, Wiggins, MS, USA
Paddlesports Safety Facilitator Kayaking Module Skills Assessment
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09.23.23 – 09.24.23
Mar Chiquita, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
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09.23.23 – 09.24.23
Mayo Beach, Mayo, MD, USA
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Exam (ICE Only)
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09.24.23 – 09.24.23
Equinox Paddle
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09.26.23 – 09.27.23
Mt Calvert Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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