02.20.26
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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02.18.26
Instructor of the Month: Jeff Atkins
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01.29.26
2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships are Coming to OKC
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01.29.26
Your Guide to Ticketing for Canoe/Kayak at LA28
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01.28.26
Boundary Waters Face New Congressional Threat
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01.27.26
Instructors of the Month: 2025 Mexico Drowning Prevention Clinic Instructors
Upcoming Events
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Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Assessment
03.14.26 – 03.21.26
Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Argentina
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Assessment
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Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
03.15.26 – 03.22.26
Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Argentina
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
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Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
03.19.26 – 03.22.26
St. Augustine, FL, USA
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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Level 2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
03.19.26 – 03.22.26
Long Beach, CA, USA
Level 2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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Coastal Leader Certification Workshop
03.19.26 – 03.23.26
Charleston, SC, USA
Coastal Leader Certification Workshop
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Level 3: Surf Kayak Skills Course
03.20.26 – 03.22.26
Tybee Island, GA, USA
Level 3: Surf Kayak Skills Course
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Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
03.21.26 – 03.29.26
Kettle Moraine YMCA - River Shores 24/7 Branch, Village Green Way, West Bend, Wisconsin, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
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Level 5: Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
03.21.26 – 03.21.26
Marshall, NC, USA
Level 5: Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
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