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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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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 2: Essentials of Kayaking Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
02.03.26 – 02.06.26
Camp Mohawk County Park, County Road 193, Alvin, TX, USA
Level 2: Essentials of Kayaking Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
02.06.26 – 02.06.26
A Coruña, Spain
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
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Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
02.07.26 – 02.07.26
Long Beach, CA, USA
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
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Level 3: Surf Kayaking Skills Course
02.07.26 – 02.07.26
Tybee Island, GA, USA
Level 3: Surf Kayaking Skills Course
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La Conner Row
02.07.26 – 02.07.26
105 Sherman St, La Conner, WA, USA
La Conner Row
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Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
02.07.26 – 02.07.26
Tybee Island, GA, USA
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
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