09.24.26
Begin Your Adventure.
We connect diverse communities by fostering a shared commitment to safety and stewardship, and by providing opportunities for challenge, achievement, and fun through paddlesports.
ACA SUPPORTS PADDLERS IN MANY WAYS. HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TODAY?
Competition information and events, classes and instructor certifications, stewardship opportunities, advocacy for clean water and access to public lands, insurance for clubs, event organizers & others. We’re here to help.
News
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08.31.26
USA Canoe/Kayak Team Delivers Standout Performances at 2026 Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships
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08.27.26
Volunteer Opportunities at the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
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08.26.26
Instructor of the Month: Darron Laughland
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08.19.26
ACA Annual Meeting Scheduled for November 17 and Annual Award Nominations Now Open
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08.11.26
Highlights from the 2026 ACA Sprint National Championships
Upcoming Events
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2026 USA COR National Series
01.01.26 – 12.31.26
Virtual
2026 USA COR National Series
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Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
09.20.26 – 10.25.26
Mehlville High School, Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
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Level 3: River Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (Queer Affinity)
10.09.26 – 10.12.26
Potomac, MD, USA
Level 3: River Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (Queer Affinity)
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Level 4: Whitewater Canoeing Instructor Certification Workshop (Queer Affinity)
10.09.26 – 10.12.26
Potomac, MD, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Canoeing Instructor Certification Workshop (Queer Affinity)
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Coastal Community Paddlesports Leader Certification Workshop
10.10.26 – 10.12.26
Fort Myers, FL, USA
Coastal Community Paddlesports Leader Certification Workshop
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River Community Paddlesports Leader Certification Exam
10.12.26 – 10.14.26
Lake Travis, Texas, USA
River Community Paddlesports Leader Certification Exam
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Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
10.13.26
Poolesville, MD, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
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Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
10.14.26 – 10.18.26
Moab, UT, USA
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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As a member of the ACA, you join the ranks of tens of thousands of people who support safe, enjoyable paddling, and the protection of America’s recreational waterways. Click below to learn about the tangible and intangible benefits of supporting the nation’s oldest paddlesport organization.
