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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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10.17.24
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10.16.24
Inaugural Surf Kayak Revival in the PNW
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10.10.24
Be the Next ACA State Director in Your State
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09.30.24
Hurricane Helene Relief Resources
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09.25.24
Trip Report: Outdoor Alliance 10-Year Anniversary D.C. Fly-in
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09.09.24
Paris 2024 Witnesses a Stunning Paralympic Debut by Jillian Elwart and a Medal Winning Performance by Blake Haxton.
Upcoming Events
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10.07.24 – 10.31.24
North Point High School, Davis Road, Waldorf, MD, USA
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
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10.11.24 – 10.27.24
Caulfield, Missouri, USA
Level 3-4: Swiftwater Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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10.23.24 – 10.26.24
Bern, Switzerland
Level 3: River Packrafting Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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10.24.24 – 10.24.24
Carolina Beach, NC, USA
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Assessment
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10.25.24 – 10.27.24
Carolina Beach, NC, USA
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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10.25.24 – 10.28.24
Mission Bay Aquatic Center, Santa Clara Place, San Diego, CA, USA
Level 1-2: Essentials of SUP Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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10.26.24 – 10.27.24
Mission Bay Aquatic Center, Santa Clara Place, San Diego, CA, USA
California ACA Instructor Regional Event
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10.26.24 – 10.27.24
Mission Bay Aquatic Center, Santa Clara Place, San Diego, CA, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking 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.