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ACA’s New Membership Platform is Now Live!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new membership platform, powered by Sport:80! This new system will provide…
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ACA’s New Membership Platform is Now Live!

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Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course

02.28.26 – 03.08.26

Kettle Moraine YMCA - River Shores 24/7 Branch, Village Green Way, West Bend, WI, USA

Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
Level 4: Whitewater Rafting (Paddle & Oar) Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)

03.04.26 – 03.09.26

Cajón del Maipo - Inmaculada, San José de Maipo, Chile

Level 4: Whitewater Rafting (Paddle & Oar) Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 4: Whitewater Rafting – Paddle & Oar Rafting Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)

03.04.26 – 03.09.26

San José de Maipo, Chile

Level 4: Whitewater Rafting – Paddle & Oar Rafting Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)

03.05.26 – 03.08.26

Long Beach, CA, USA

Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course

03.07.26 – 03.10.26

Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Argentina

Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
Treasure Coast Paddle Battle

03.07.26 – 03.08.26

Fort Pierce, FL, USA

Treasure Coast Paddle Battle
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course

03.07.26 – 03.08.26

Gasquet, CA, USA

Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills

03.07.26 – 03.08.26

Frankfort, KY, USA

Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills

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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.

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