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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.
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 1: Introduction to Packrafting Skills Course
01.15.26 – 01.15.26
Long Beach, CA, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Packrafting Skills Course
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Level 2: Essentials of SUP Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
01.16.26 – 01.19.26
Hsinchu City, Taiwan
Level 2: Essentials of SUP Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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Level 2-3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
01.18.26 – 01.22.26
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Level 2-3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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Level 2: Coastal Kayak Rolling Skills Course
01.23.26 – 01.23.26
A Coruña, Spain
Level 2: Coastal Kayak Rolling Skills Course
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Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
01.27.26 – 01.28.26
Cedar Creek, TX, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Update (update only)
01.27.26 – 01.27.26
McKinney Roughs Nature Park, State Highway 71, Cedar Creek, TX, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Update (update only)
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