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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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08.27.26
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
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08.06.26
Announcing the 2026 USA Canoe/Kayak Team Roster for the 2026 Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Poznań, Poland
Upcoming Events
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2026 USA COR National Series
01.01.26 – 12.31.26
2026 USA COR National Series
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Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
08.19.26 – 09.30.26
Oradell, NJ, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
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Paddle MO
09.19.26 – 09.23.26
Boonville, MO, USA
Paddle MO
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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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Coastal Guide Certification Workshop
09.21.26 – 09.25.26
Washburn, WI, USA
Coastal Guide Certification Workshop
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Coastal Community Paddlesports Leader Certification
09.21.26 – 09.24.26
Benzonia, MI, USA
Coastal Community Paddlesports Leader Certification
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Level 1-2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Skills Course
09.22.26 – 09.23.26
Dania Beach, FL, USA
Level 1-2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Skills Course
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Level 3-4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
09.23.26 – 09.27.26
Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort, Main Street, Charlemont, MA, USA
Level 3-4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Join ACA
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.
