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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
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06.03.26
American Canoe Association Announces Zhik as Official Apparel Partner for USA National Teams Through LA28
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05.26.26
Announcing the Official Sticker of the 2026 ACA Summer Solstice Celebration
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05.20.26
Instructor of the Month: Brian Davis
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05.08.26
ACA Participates in Spring AUXPAD Training 2026 in Charleston, South Carolina
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05.01.26
10 More Days to Submit a Design to the ACA Summer Solstice Sticker Design Contest
Upcoming Events
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Salem League Race #1
05.19.26 – 08.25.26
55 Ober St, Beverly, MA, USA
Salem League Race #1
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Summer Solstice Night Kayak Trips in Anchorage Alaska on the Knik River
06.01.26 – 06.30.26
Knik River, AK, USA
Summer Solstice Night Kayak Trips in Anchorage Alaska on the Knik River
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Level 1: Introduction to Canoeing Skills Course
06.16.26 – 07.31.26
Gautier, MS, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Canoeing Skills Course
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Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
06.24.26 – 06.24.26
Poolesville, MD, USA
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
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Level 2: Essentials of Canoe Touring Skills Course
06.24.26 – 06.24.26
Hildesheim, Germany
Level 2: Essentials of Canoe Touring Skills Course
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Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
06.25.26 – 06.27.26
Finger Lakes, NY, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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Kayak Rolling Instructor Endorsement
06.25.26 – 06.25.26
Cornucopia, WI, USA
Kayak Rolling Instructor Endorsement
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ICF Masters Canoe Sprint World Championships
06.25.26 – 06.27.26
Halifax, NS, Canada
ICF Masters Canoe Sprint World Championships
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