08.19.25
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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08.12.25
Bug Lokken Coaches the Next Generation as He Trains for LA28
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08.04.25
The End of the First Chapter: Thank You for Being Part of the ACA Story Project
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08.03.25
“Speed Demon” by Kianna Morse
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08.02.25
“The Paddle That Changed My Life’s Course” by Loren Edelson
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08.01.25
“A Whitewater Safety Journey” by Charles Walbridge
Upcoming Events
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07.12.25 – 08.30.25
Deal Lake, New Jersey, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
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08.17.25 – 08.22.25
Oak Hill, WV, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Rafting (Paddle & Oar) Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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08.17.25 – 08.22.25
Oak Hill, WV, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Rafting (Paddle & Oar) Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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08.18.25 – 08.21.25
Charleston, SC, USA
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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08.19.25 – 08.24.25
Canyon River Instruction, County Road 194, Salida, CO, USA
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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08.19.25 – 08.22.25
Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, USA
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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08.20.25 – 08.22.25
Ventura, CA, USA
Level 2: Essentials of Surf Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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08.20.25 – 08.24.25
Pumphouse Recreation Area, Colorado, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Packrafting Instructor 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.
