Learn to Paddle-American Canoe Association

Learn to Paddle

Paddling America's waterways can be relaxing, rejuvenating, even exhilarating. But it also comes with responsibility for you, your paddling partners, other resource users, and the environment.

Lessons from a certified ACA Instructor, an ACA Pro School, or from our online course, are a perfect way to start. They are educational, fun, informative, and can be completed in a remarkably short time.

Some type of instruction is essential for getting the most out of paddlesport even if it is a 3 hour Quickstart Course. With instruction, you will have more fun, gain confidence, go farther and faster with less effort. Take control of your paddling experience. Take a lesson from a certified ACA Instructor.

Set aside time to learn the basic use of safety equipment and proper stroke technique. In a few days, you can develop a solid foundation of skills, far quicker than if you learn piecemeal from friends, or haphazardly by trial and error.

The typical paddling class atmosphere is fun. By taking a class you meet other people who will be about your skill level, thus you will expand your network of paddling friends.

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National Safe Boating Week

May 16-22, 2009