Kayaking 101 – North Carolina (2026)
ACA of North Carolina and the North Carolina State Parks are once again joining together to host their annual Kayaking…
North Carolina
ACA North Carolina’s Cape Fear River Rendezvous
This is our 3rd Annual Cape Fear River Rendezvous which is a community-based paddle trip hosted by ACA of North…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Carolina Canoe Club Fall Swiftwater Rescue Weekend, Visit the CCC calendar for more details. https://www.carolinacanoeclub.org/calendar/
Level 3: River Safety and Rescue Skills Course
Carolina Kayak Club Annual River Safety and Rescue Class, Must be a member to attend.
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
L4 SWR Course held in WNC
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
L4 SWR Course held in WNC
Tuckfest Kayak Cross
US Open
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2 Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW) Join Roland McDevitt and Ashley Brown in beautiful Colington Harbor, NC…
Level 5: Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Course (IDW/ICE)
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Update
Level 1-2: Essentials of River Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This is an ICW offered for Kayak L1 and L2 through the Nantahala Outdoor Center.
River Leader Certification Workshop
This Course is oriented so that NOC can offer April 22nd would be the Essential of River Safety Assessment day…
Level 3-4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This is an Kayak L3/L4 ICW offered through the Nantahala Outdoor Center.
Bear Town Paddle Battles
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Also, checkout our new Storefront (below) to order Bear Town Paddle Battle shirts, tank tops, and…
Level 5: Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Class is a full day of rescue scenarios while traveling downriver and is led by Scott Fisher with the Nolichucky…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
2025 ACA Swiftwater Rescue Conference
Advance your safety and rescue skills by learning from leading industry experts! Each conference registration includes: 3 half-day on-water sessions…
ACA 145th Anniversary Celebration
Join us Saturday evening, October 18 from 6pm-9pm to celebrate 145 Years of the ACA! This is a fantastic opportunity…
2025 ACA PaddleFest
This year’s ACA PaddleFest will be packed with exciting opportunities, including: ACA 145th Anniversary Celebration & Silent Auction Swiftwater Rescue Conference…
Level 3-4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 3-4: Whitewater Canoeing Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) – LGBTQIA+ Affinity
This Level 3-4 Canoe ICW is being taught as an LGBTQIA+ Affinity Course and is partially funded by the ACA’s…
2025 Slalom & Kayak Cross National Championships
This event will be part of the American Canoe Association Paddlefest. More information on the event can be found here.…
Live Like Maria Classic & US Freestyle National Championships
Live Like Maria Classic & US Freestyle National Championships The Live Like Maria Freestyle Classic and the US Freestyle National…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Level 5: Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of River Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Southeastern US Wildwater Championships – Downriver Race
The race will be on the Nantahala River from the Forest Service put-in at Wayah Road to Finish Rock (after…
ACA PaddleFest
This year’s ACA PaddleFest will be packed with exciting opportunities, including: ACA 145th Anniversary Celebration & Silent Auction Swiftwater Rescue Conference…
Level 3: Surf Kayaking Skills Course
Date – Saturday Oct. 4, with optional free surf Sunday Oct. 5. Paul Scrutton, an ACA Surf Instructor, is offering…
Level 2: Kayak Rolling Skills Couse
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This is a 4-day course designed to train kayak touring candidates to become ACA instructors. During the first two days…
Cape Fear River Rendezvous
Cape Fear River Rendezvous is a family friendly 8 mile paddle trip for all disciplines down the Cape Fear River…
Yadkin Riverkeeper Paddle Parade
Yadkin Riverkeeper will once again be joining Waterkeepers Carolina in their Paddle Parade this summer to celebrate our Carolina rivers!…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This course is a 4-day course designed to train kayak touring candidates to become ACA instructors. During the first two…
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Skills Course
Level 5: Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
WaterTribe BlackBeard Challenge and Ultra Marathon
Start at Cedar Island, NC. Paddle or sail up Pamlico Sound to Alligator River Marina. Then return to the Neuse…
North Carolina’s Paddlesport Safety Day Event “Kayaking 101”
What: Kayaking 101 “Introduction to Kayaking Class” for beginners When: May 17th, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (each location and…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
Level 3: River Safety and Rescue Skills Course
Carolina Kayak Club and Carolina Canoe Club Sponsored Cold Water Paddling Education Weekend
2025 Slalom & Kayak Cross Age Group Nationals
2025 Age Group Nationals schedule