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Begin Your Adventure.
We connect 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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11.05.26
Broken Trailers and UFOs by MacKenzie Holbrook
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11.05.26
Unidentified Floating Objects by Maurice Van de Maele
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11.04.26
Finding My Place on the Water by Arseni Mashko
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11.03.26
Celebrating the Impact of the ACA & L.L.Bean 2026 Club Fostered Community Grant Program
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11.03.26
More Than Paddling: A Life on the River by Holly Orr
Upcoming Events
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2026 USA COR National Series
01.01.26 – 12.31.26
Virtual
2026 USA COR National Series
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Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
11.01.26 – 11.15.26
Watts, OK, USA
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
11.01.26 – 12.13.26
Mehlville High School, Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
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Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
11.05.26 – 11.08.26
St. Augustine, FL, USA
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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Level 1: Introduction to Stand Up Paddleboarding Skills Course
11.06.26
The Woodlands, TX, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Stand Up Paddleboarding Skills Course
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Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
11.06.26 – 11.08.26
Rocha, Uruguay
Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
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Coastal Community Paddlesports Leader Certification Workshop
11.06.26 – 11.10.26
Fort Myers, FL, USA
Coastal Community Paddlesports Leader Certification Workshop
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Coastal Community Leader Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
11.06.26 – 11.08.26
Lovers Key Beach, Fort Myers Beach, FL, USA
Coastal Community Leader 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.
