2025 L.L.Bean Club Fostered Community Grant Report
A Year of Impact, Inclusion, and Community in Paddlesports 2025 L.L.Bean–ACA Club Fostered Community Grant Report Across the country and…
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ACA’s New Membership Platform is Now Live!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new membership platform, powered by Sport:80! This new system will provide…
2025 Level 1 & 2 Instructor Contest Results
To grow our community of paddlers, the Regional Activity Council (RAC) hosted a competition for instructors in all ACA disciplines…
L.L.Bean – Club Fostered Community Grant 2025
Club Fostered Community (CFC) Grant Program Overview: Every year, the ACA partners with L.L.Bean to inspire and sponsor local paddling…
2024 ACA Awards – Nominations Now Being Accepted
Each year, the ACA presents a series of prestigious international awards to individuals and organizations who have illustrated exemplary leadership,…
Universal Paddling – Enhancing Communication on the Water
The ACA Advanced Communications program, including the Instructor Endorsement award, was designed in to convey effective strategies for teaching and…
ACA Surf Kayak Revival 2024
Couldn’t get enough of the surfing and kayaking Olympic coverage?! Do you love the ocean and want a new way…
2024 ACA Helmet Survey Results
he Strategic Plan of the U.S. Coast Guard’s National Recreational Boating Safety Program has several major initiatives including “Leverage recreational…
ACA Instructor Trainers Receive Higgins and Langley Awards
The Higgins and Langley Memorial Awards in Swiftwater Rescue honor outstanding achievement in the technical rescue discipline of swiftwater and…
Regional Update + Recertification Course in NY
An ACA Level 1 and 2 Regional Instructor Update weekend took place on June 1 and 2 at Yonkers Paddling…
ACA Rafting Rendezvous
The ACA has recently introduced an international Raft Guide Certification and is proud to offer a new opportunity in a…
2024 L.L.Bean CFC Grant Recipients Announcement
On behalf of L.L.Bean, the ACA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Club Fostered Community (CFC) Grant…
2024 Mike and Marge Cline Grant Recipients
In honor of Marge “River Mom” and her son Mike, the ACA is pleased to continue the annual Marge Cline…
Scan If Found Stickers
These “Scan If Found” stickers help people return lost or stolen gear to you, and they also help first responders…
River Kayak Curriculum Revisions
Recently, the ACA SEIC and River Kayak Committee approved and published improvements to 1) safety and rescue topics featured in…
What’s Up With PSF?
As spring is rapidly approaching, many outdoor recreation employers are seeking training for their staff. If there are summer camps,…
Coastal Kayak 2024 Curriculum Updates
The Coastal Kayak Committee is excited to announce an update of our curriculum for 2024 and beyond! Following three years…
ACA Annual Meeting Recording Available
The 2023 ACA Annual Meeting was a successful gathering of members, volunteers, council members, board of directors, and staff! Click…
2023 L.L.Bean CFC Grant Report
We are pleased to showcase the 2023 L.L.Bean & ACA Club Fostered Community (CFC) Grant Report! To learn more about…
SEIC Discipline Committee Election Results: 2024-2025 Term
On behalf of the ACA Board of Directors, the SEIC Executive Committee, and SEI Department Staff, we want to say…
Level 1 & 2 Instructor Contest Final Results
To grow our community of paddlers, the Regional Activity Council (RAC) hosted a competition for instructors in all ACA disciplines…
ACA SEIC Discipline Committee, At-Large, and International Rep Nominations
From October 1-23rd, the SEIC will be accepting self nominations for ACA Discipline Committees, At-Large, and International representatives. Currently certified…
Marketing ACA Courses
By SEIC & Regional Activity Council (RAC) Liaison, John MacDonald Hey, ACA Instructors and Trainers! If you are looking for…
Fans of Whitewater Rivers and Riversports to Nominate IWHoF Class of 2023 Inductees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2023 Contact: Risa Shimoda risa@theshimodagroup.com 301-502-6548 Fans of Whitewater Rivers and Riversports to Nominate IWHoF…
New ACA Raft Guide Certification Program Launched
On behalf of the Rafting Committee and the ACA SEIC Board, we are so exited to announce the launch of…
Announcing New ACA SUP Yoga Leader Instructional Curriculum
On behalf of the SUP Committee and the ACA SEIC Board, we’re pleased to announce the new ACA SUP Yoga…
2023 L.L.Bean CFC Grant Recipients Announcement
On behalf of L.L.Bean, the ACA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Club Fostered Community (CFC) Grant…
Announcing ACA Kayak Polo Instructional Curriculum
On behalf of the River Kayaking and Coastal Kayaking Committees and the ACA SEIC Board, we’re pleased to announce the…
Announcing ACA Level 4: Whitewater Packrafting Curriculum
On behalf of the Packrafting Committee and the ACA SEIC Board, we’re pleased to announce the new Level 4: Whitewater…
ACA Paddlesport Angling Endorsement Opportunities
ACA Paddlesports Angler Endorsement Available Thru Online Only Option for ITs/ITEs with Prior Fishing Experience – Offered Free Until May…
2022 Recreational Paddlers Instructor Contest – August Leaderboard
The ACA Board of Directors, Safety Education & Instruction Department, and the ACA State Directors are proud to announce the…
2022 Recreational Paddlers Instructor Contest – July Leaderboard
The ACA Board of Directors, Safety Education & Instruction Department, and the ACA State Directors are proud to announce the…
2022 Recreational Paddlers Instructor Contest – June Leaderboard
The ACA Board of Directors, Safety Education & Instruction Department, and the ACA State Directors are proud to announce the…
AAPI Paddler Feature – Lily Durkee
In recognition and continued celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, ACA staff recently had the opportunity to “sit…
A Guide for Multiple Use Waterway Management, Third Edition
ACA is proud to share the recent publication of The Guide for Multiple Use Waterway Management, Third Edition, because it…
Update to Sea Scout Advancement Requirements for Paddlesports
The National Commodore of Sea Scouts BSA has announced an update to the Sea Scout Advancement Requirements, which better serve…
2021 ACA National Award Recipients
We are proud to honor the 2021 ACA National Award Recipients! Each year, the ACA presents a series of prestigious…
2021 ACA Annual Membership Meeting – Recording & Presentation
The 2021 ACA Annual Membership Meeting was held on Sunday, December 5th from noon to 2 pm ET. Due to…
ACA Instructor Contest 2021 – Final Results
The ACA Board of Directors, Safety Education & Instruction Department, and the ACA State Directors are proud to announce the…
Paddle America Club (PAC) Renewals for 2021-2022
November 4, 2021 The ACA Insurance Department has sent Annual PAC Renewal instructions and documents to each ACA Paddle America…
ACA Canoe Sprint National Performance Assessment Camp & Team USA Coaching Collaboration Workshop
ACA Canoe Sprint National Performance Assessment Camp & Team USA Coaching Collaboration Workshop Dates: December 10 – 12th, 2021 Venue: Newport…
SEIC Discipline Committee Voting Open Now – Ends 11/15/21
Every two years, the ACA’s Safety Education & Instruction Council requests nominations and elects voting and affiliate members who are…
SEIC Discipline Committee Nominations
Every two years, the ACA’s Safety Education & Instruction Council requests nominations and elects voting and affiliate members who are…
Allison Cone – Instructor of the Month
The ACA Instructor of the Month for September, Allison Cone, earned her first instructor certification in 2001. Since her initial…
ACA Instructor Contest 2021 – September Leaderboard
The ACA Board of Directors, Safety Education & Instruction Department, and the ACA State Directors are proud to announce the…
USCG Appoints ACA Board of Directors President to NBSAC
Robin Pope, the President of the ACA Board of Directors, has been appointed as a member of the U.S. Coast…
U.S. Success at ICF SUP World Championships
By International Canoe Federation American Fiona Wylde led from start to finish and New Caledonia’s Titouan Puyo fought off countryman Noic…
Tokyo Paralympics – Steven Blake Haxton Wins Silver (VL2)
In the Paralympic debut of the Va’a and only the second Paralympic Games with paracanoe, Steven Blake Haxton took home…
ICF Super Cup/ICF Canoe Slalom Rankings Recap
The ICF Super Cup went off in Oklahoma City this weekend with a big showing from over 20 Olympians just…
Sami Hawkins – Instructor of the Month
The August Instructor of the Month, Samantha “Sami” Hawkins, started her whitewater kayaking career as an Outdoor Education Major at…
