08.12.25
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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08.04.25
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
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07.31.25
“Teach Like Lives Depend on It” by Adrianne Burke
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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07.16.25 – 08.16.25
Poolesville, MD, USA
Level 2: Essentials of Canoe Touring Skills Assessment
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08.11.25 – 08.18.25
Parc de La Rivière aux Sables, Piste cyclable de la Rivière-au-Sable, Jonquière, QC G7X 3M7, Canada
2025 CANOE SLALOM CANADIAN WHITEWATER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
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08.12.25 – 08.15.25
5900 West Green Lake Way North, Seattle, WA, USA
2025 ACA Sprint National Championships
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08.14.25 – 08.17.25
Annapolis, MD, USA
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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08.15.25 – 08.17.25
Aspen, CO, USA
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
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08.15.25 – 08.17.25
Munising, MI, USA
Ladies of the Lake Reunion
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08.15.25 – 08.17.25
Myers Park, Lansing, NY, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Stand Up Paddleboarding 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.
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