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News
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05.29.25
United States Kicks off International Sprint Racing Season in Europe
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05.27.25
Instructor of the Month: John MacDonald
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05.27.25
ACA Volunteers and Partners Deliver 33 On-Water Paddling Trainings to Kick Off National Safe Boating Week
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05.15.25
2025 ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup Szeged | May 16-18
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05.15.25
Paddle with a SUP Pro Video Contest
Upcoming Events
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04.26.25 – 06.08.25
Richmond, VA, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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05.21.25 – 07.03.25
Gulfport, MS, USA
Level 2: Kayak Rolling Skills Course
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05.30.25 – 06.08.25
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Skills Course
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05.30.25 – 06.08.25
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Skills Course
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05.31.25 – 06.04.25
Aspen, CO, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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06.02.25 – 06.06.25
Idaho Springs, CO, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Rafting – Paddle Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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06.02.25 – 06.05.25
Washburn, WI, USA
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
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06.02.25 – 06.03.25
Sykesville, MD, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Canoeing Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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