…sign-up page we are collecting boating habits and contact information from boaters. Throughout the year, some boaters who volunteer their information through this page will then be invited to take…

…Research Misdemeanor Change Robe $50 NRS Gift Card For terms and conditions and to submit your content, head to the Summer Solstice Celebration landing page! A special thank you to…

…by subscribing to America’s Boating Channel for free on Apple TV, Roku, and FireTV. On Apple TV, viewers click on Store in their top toolbar, then search for America’s Boating…

…is found adrift, first responders leap into action and begin searching for the owner. Sometimes, there’s a person in the water who receives the help they need, but the vast…

…CAROLINA – OCTOBER 2: A civilian search and rescue team member, left, gives a hand to a member of NY Task Force One, a FEMA urban search and rescue team,…

…paddlesports. Please also see the many additional important resources, including Safe Sport training, on our Athlete Resources page. Seek to develop physical literacy and sport skills every day. Use multi-sport…

…to our Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. This information is only used for analytical…

…I knew that one day, I wanted to be in those same pages. I wanted to add my own unique story to the larger community. Paddling has brought me to…

…national non-profit 501(c)(3) paddle sports organization. Founded in 1880, we serve the broader paddling public by providing education related to all aspects of paddling, stewardship support to help protect paddling…

…the most exciting aspects of the regatta was the participation of world-class athletes, including Olympians past and present who raced side-by-side with juniors and club paddlers. The field featured: Greg…

…downstream and local rescuers started a search. At sunset, they stopped. However, local boaters learned about this, contacted the local professional rescuers and were able to initiate a search close…

…from northern Ohio in the 50’s and 60’s. I spoke with a deed office in Parry Sound Ontario and with more than 30,000 islands there was no way to research…

…been relatively easy. Haxton also credits Deborah Page, U.S. Paracanoe Committee Chair, and athletes on the U.S. canoe sprint team with being a helpful resource in teaching him the finer…

…Instructor Upgrade Candidate FAQs Q: How do I access the CMS? A: Go to the ACA website, look under “Education,” and select “Course Management System.” From that page you can…

…CMS? A: Go to the ACA website, look under “Education,” and select “Course Management System.” From that page you can login. The CMS uses your existing ACA membership username and…

…on their web page and social media. State by State: Tennessee For Tennessee, this was Year 2 of the partnership for ACA Tennessee, Tennessee State Parks and Tennessee Wildlife Resources…

…page you can login.CMS uses your existing ACA membership username and password. You can also bookmark this link.   Q: The CMS says I am an INACTIVE instructor but my…

…the Course Management System CMS through the course registration page It takes less than a minute and adds the course to the ACA Course Calendar on the ACA website which…

…Instructors, we have a unique medium to teach people about paddlesports and, more importantly, how the lessons learned in paddlesports can supplement and strengthen all aspects of their everyday lives….

…as connections to local Paddle America Clubs for volunteering opportunities in your vicinity. Whether your interests lie in policy and stewardship, education, finance, competition, or any other aspect of Paddlesports,…

…American Whitewater. Brandon Slate: As the owner of Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center, Brandon is quite submerged in the commercial aspects of paddle sports instruction. He is also very passionate about…

…as the best source of paddle sports instruction. Brandon Slate – Buena Vista, CO As the owner of Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center, Brandon is quite submerged in the commercial aspects…

Recreation Dear Members, I’m pleased to share that we will soon be launching ACA’s new website. This will replace the public-facing pages of our current site, while we continue to…

…other specific information Contact sei@americancanoe.org for more information Here are some helpful links – feel free to share! Meeting Recording Presentation Slides Smart Start for Safe Paddling webpage & FAQs…

…sprint in the United States. In a 1976 Sports Illustrated feature (pages 64–74), Steve offered a glimpse into the motivations of an Olympic-caliber athlete. “Most people just compete as individuals….

…Facebook Page that if you are coming to Nationals, please consider bringing any extra wildwater boats to FIBArk and I will buy them and put them into circulation in Salida….

…a link directly to the right side of your certification. Click that link, and it will take you to a page called “Progress Towards Certification Renewal.” That page outlines all…

…Keep an eye on COPAC’s event page for broadcast details. To learn more about USA Canoe Polo and meet the athletes representing Team USA, visit the Canoe Polo page on…

…contaminated mine seepage resulting in significant negative water quality impacts. Scientifically, it is clear that mining within the Rainy River Watershed will harm water quality and, in turn, the paddling…

Paddle Safe Paddle Smart (PS2) is a national research based educational curriculum designed to introduce elementary, middle, and high school age youth to the joys and skills of paddling a…

…delivery of coaching education workshops and seminars, and other professional development for coaching sprint canoe/kayak; Identify new research work or best practices in connection with our sport and share this…

…paddler fashion, on the water! Find a paddling event near you in the ACA events calendar and filter by event type, Summer Solstice Celebration, or search in the list below!…

Each year, the ACA presents a series of prestigious national awards to individuals and organizations who have illustrated exemplary leadership, service, and dedication to various aspects of paddlesports. Excellence in…

…region to advise them on the State Council. The State Council is designed to offer local volunteers a flexible way to help foster an aspect of the ACA Mission in…

…programs and materials that inform, train, and serve the public at all skill levels and in all aspects of paddlesports. The SEIC Board shall represent the interests of Instructors, Instructor…

…uphold our organization’s integrity, accountability, and commitment to excellence in every aspect of our operations.   Board Member Requirements/Expectations: The ACA board welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds who can contribute…

…the bill would provide funding to prioritize and expand access to outdoor resources in urban areas, and grants to support research, education, outreach, development, and implementation of projects to address…

…Offices in the Omaha area who use kayaks for patrolling of local tubing rivers and search and rescue work. While at Lake McConaughy, he developed a partnership with Mid Plains…

…charity founders, motivational speakers and research analysts, about navigating the waters of Paris 2024, including how one athlete will stay connected to the Paris Games as she competes for gold…

…& Langley Memorial awards were established in 1993 by members of the Swiftwater Rescue Committee of the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) in honor of Earl Higgins, a…

…the ACA community including members, volunteers, instructors, staff, and board are greatly affected by the hurricane. Search and rescue operations are still underway in Western North Carolina, an area hit…

…to reach larger audiences Recruited experienced advocates in ACA’s national network to assist in research This week, the committee released their final recommendation to the legislature and they have recommended…

…series of corresponding emails, a little research, and a few telephone conversations, the following letter resulted from this initial correspondence. Dear Little Patuxent Wildlife Refuge Managers, I am writing on…

…Quebec, Canada. First, we paddled out to Bonaventure Island, where ocean birds nested along the cliffs. Then we headed to the Saguenay River—a glacier-carved fjord. Everyone was searching for beluga…

…in places like New Zealand, China, Alaska, India, and Italy, to responding as a rescuer to floods across the U.S. with Search & Rescue task forces. Too many places, rivers,…

…drifted farther out to sea facing a far more dangerous situation. 17-year-old Spencer sprang into action navigating wind, current, and open ocean conditions, he searched the area and ultimately located…

…research scientist at the USGS in Fort Collins, Colorado, applying her expertise in evolutionary ecology and entomology to support ecological conservation. Amada Lang is a Karuk, Wiyot, Konomihu Shasta, and…

…and paracanoe programs. Rok will share his vision for our elite programs as described in the quadrennial High Performance Plan he recently submitted to the USOPC. Parents of aspiring elite…

Each year, the ACA presents a series of prestigious national awards to individuals and organizations who have illustrated exemplary leadership, service, and dedication to various aspects of paddlesports. We are…