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Begin Your Adventure.
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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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01.29.26
Your Guide to Ticketing for Canoe/Kayak at LA28
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01.28.26
Boundary Waters Face New Congressional Threat
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01.27.26
Instructors of the Month: 2025 Mexico Drowning Prevention Clinic Instructors
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12.29.25
Blackburn Challenge Selected as Host of the 2026 USA Canoe Ocean Racing / Surfski National Championships
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12.17.25
Instructor of the Month: Laura Kurup
Upcoming Events
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Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Skills Course
01.11.26 – 03.01.26
St. Louis, MO, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Skills Course
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Kayak Rolling Skills Course
01.11.26 – 02.08.26
Indianola, IA, USA
Kayak Rolling Skills Course
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Level 4: Performance Surf Kayaking Skills Course
02.08.26 – 02.08.26
Tybee Island, GA, USA
Level 4: Performance Surf Kayaking Skills Course
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Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
02.08.26 – 02.08.26
Tybee Island, GA, USA
Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
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Level 5: Advanced Whitewater Rafting (Paddle & Oar) Instructor Certification Exam (ICE only)
02.12.26 – 02.13.26
San José de Maipo, Chile
Level 5: Advanced Whitewater Rafting (Paddle & Oar) Instructor Certification Exam (ICE only)
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Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
02.14.26 – 02.22.26
Kettle Moraine YMCA - River Shores 24/7 Branch, Village Green Way, West Bend, Wisconsin, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
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Hal Rosoff Classic
02.14.26 – 02.22.26
1 Whitecliffs Drive, Newport Beach, CA, USA
Hal Rosoff Classic
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Level 2: Coastal Kayak Camping Skills Course
02.15.26 – 02.20.26
Everglades City, FL, USA
Level 2: Coastal Kayak Camping Skills Course
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