One of the many benefits of being affiliated with the ACA is our ability to provide liability insurance for on-water events.

Obtaining insurance for on-water activities can be difficult and expensive. That's why the ACA provides this valuable service to the paddling community. The ACA's program provides excellent coverage from a highly-rated insurance company. It can be used for paddling in most classes of water, and is available at affordable rates that are competitive with, if not better, than any other event sanctioning organization.  Submitting an application is easy, and the ACA staff is ready to assist you in filling your insurance needs.

Paddling is generally a fun activity involving minimal risks, but occasionally bad things happen. Paddlers may be injured, and boats and paddling equipment may be damaged, lost or stolen.

The ACA offers several types of insurance to protect against these situations.

Liability Insurance

The ACA's Liability Insurance Program protects paddling clubs, affiliate organizations, ACA members and ACA-certified instructors against liability claims brought by paddlers (or their family members) who have been injured and are seeking compensation for their injuries. This insurance will pay the costs of defending against an allegation of liability, including lawyer fees, and will also pay damages, up to the policy limit.  Your event/course must be properly pre-registered in order to qualify for the ACA's Liability Insurance Program.

2013 ACA Liability Insurance Coverage Summary

Hull Insurance

If your paddling club owns expensive equipment, consider the ACA's Hull Insurance Program. This program provides property insurance that will help you replace your boats or equipment if they are damaged, misplaced or stolen (subject to a deductible). The program is very affordable, with premiums set at 3% of the value of the property insured.

How to Video's

• Insurance for Paddling Clubs (YouTube)
• Insurance for Events (YouTube)
• Insurance for Instructors (YouTube)

For additional information, please contact the ACA's Insurance Coordinator.