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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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06.06.23
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05.29.23
10-Year-Old Boy from China Successfully Crossed the Qiongzhou Strait
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05.12.23
Kayaking 101 Courses Being Taught During National Safe Boating Week (Update)
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05.10.23
New ACA Raft Guide Certification Program Launched
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05.09.23
Announcing New ACA SUP Yoga Leader Instructional Curriculum
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05.04.23
2023 ACA Summer Solstice Celebration
Upcoming Events
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03.15.23 – 07.16.23
Poolesville, MD, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Update
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04.28.23 – 06.16.23
Madison, WI, USA
Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
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05.15.23 – 11.15.23
Clinch River State Park, Sugar Hill Loop, St Paul, VA, USA
2023 StreamSweepers Clinch River Clean-Up
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06.01.23 – 07.14.23
Poolesville, MD, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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06.02.23 – 06.10.23
Sayre, PA, USA
EMHR’s 25th Anniversary and PA River of the Year Sojourn
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06.05.23 – 06.09.23
Harpers Ferry, WV, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Rafting – Paddle & Oar Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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06.05.23 – 06.09.23
Poolesville, MD, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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06.06.23 – 06.11.23
North Fork Trail Parking Lot, West Platte River Road, Littleton, CO, USA
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
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