The National Commodore of Sea Scouts BSA has announced an update to the Sea Scout Advancement Requirements, which better serve the 25% of all Sea Scout ships that claim paddle craft as their primary focus. We are proud to work alongside like-minded organizations like the Sea Scouts to grow a…

Jack Wallace, ACA BoD member, paracanoe and sled hockey athlete, is currently competing in the Winter Paralympic Games Beijing 2022. This past Sunday, March 6, Wallace contributed three goals, including a first period hat-trick, to the U.S. 9:1 win over South Korea in the Sled Hockey preliminary round. If you…

…Time. On behalf of the board and staff, we were excited to share stories and successes from this past year, as well as turn our eyes to the future for strategic growth and connectivity for the paddling community. Meeting presentation is available here. Bylaws presentation is available here.    …

The ACA Board of Directors is comprised of individuals with a wide variety of skills and expertise, all of whom share a passion for paddling as well as an investment in the management of the ACA according to the national bylaws. We are currently conducting elections for open board positions,…

The ACA would like to congratulate the newly elected Atlantic Division Board members. Chair – Jerry Dunn Vice Chair – Milton Puryear Treasurer – Pat Cannon Secretary – Gerald Grillo Competition – Julie McCoy Recreation & Promotion – Lee Wordsmen Conservation & Public Policy – Erin Thelen Safety, Education, &…

We are pleased to showcase the 2023 L.L.Bean & ACA Club Fostered Community (CFC) Grant Report! To learn more about the program and past grant recipients and funded projects, please visit our partnerships page….

…entertaining to do and watch! Working outside of a preferred discipline helps instructors to break down skills into consumable bites to enhance teaching and learning. Everyone walked away from this event charged up with enthusiasm and new paddling friends. When asked, “How did this experience compare to your expectations?” Here…

…essential both for public policy decisions and to determine what type of education is most appropriate in our paddling communities. In March of 2024, the ACA distributed a survey titled, “Paddling Accident and Safety Equipment Survey – Helmets.” This survey was created to gather information regarding the frequency and type…

…– and you are invited! The ACA SEIC and Board of Directors recently approved revisions to the ACA Surf Kayaking curriculum, aimed at making the discipline more accessible at entry levels. The Eugene River House Outdoor Center is partnering with the ACA Surf Kayak Committee to offer an instructor training…

Join us on May 11 at 3:30 pm at the AFI Silver Theater in Silver Spring, MD for the World Premier of the newly restored FAST AND CLEAN It has been 44 years since the iconic film about whitewater slalom and the journey of several U.S. athletes to the 1979…

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These “Scan If Found” stickers help people return lost or stolen gear to you, and they also help first responders save lives!…