If You Wear Anything, Wear Your Life Jacket!
Skydivers wear their parachutes…
Football players wear their helmets…
Drivers wear their seatbelts…
Responsible boaters wear life jackets!
Want to Learn More?
We are pleased to present a free online training program is brought to you through a partnership between the ACA and the U.S. Coast Guard – developed to meet national standards for paddlesports safety education.
Topics included:
- Shopping for paddling equipment
- Securing a boat to your vehicle
- Trip Planning
- Filing a Float Plan
- On-water Group Management
- Waterway Hazard Identification
- Challenging Weather
- Temperature Regulation & Self Care
- Rescue Priorities & Protocol
- And more!
Who We Are
The American Canoe Association was founded in 1880 and is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves the broader paddling public by providing educational programs, supporting stewardship initiatives that affect paddlers, and offering competition opportunities to athletes of all abilities.
Our mission: We build inclusive paddling communities, support excellence and foster safety and stewardship through education, competition, and recreation.
Our vision: Engage millions of paddlers with safe and healthy opportunities for challenge, learning, service, and enjoyment.
The ACA has over 15,000 members and 300 paddling clubs and affiliated organizations. ACA members reside in all 50 states and over 35 countries worldwide.
The heart of the ACA is the people who paddle, cherish and protect the rivers, lakes, streams, bays and oceans of the United States and beyond.
Learn about our membership benefits and join the community!
Have a question? Contact us!