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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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09.30.24
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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.
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09.03.24
Paris 2024 Paralympics – How to Watch Paracanoe
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08.14.24
Universal Paddling – Enhancing Communication on the Water
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08.14.24
ACA Surf Kayak Revival 2024
Upcoming Events
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09.06.24 – 10.18.24
Overpeck County Park, Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
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10.07.24 – 10.13.24
Bern, Switzerland
Level 1-4: Whitewater Canoeing Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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10.07.24 – 10.10.24
Long Beach, CA, USA
Level 2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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10.07.24 – 10.11.24
Bern, Switzerland
Level 1-4: Whitewater Canoeing Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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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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10.09.24 – 10.12.24
Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort, Main Street, Charlemont, MA, USA
Level 3: River Canoeing Instructor Certification Exam (ICE only)
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10.10.24 – 10.10.24
Jekyll Island, Georgia, USA
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
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10.10.24 – 10.11.24
Oak Hill, WV, USA
Level 5: Advanced Whitewater Rafting – Paddle & Oar Instructor Certification Exam (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.