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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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05.15.25
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05.15.25
Paddle with a SUP Pro Video Contest
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04.30.25
USA Canoe Slalom National Teams Announced
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04.29.25
USA Canoe Sprint National Teams Announced for 2025 Canoe Sprint World Cups & Junior/U23 World Championships
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04.29.25
2025 USA Wildwater National Team Announced
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04.29.25
ACA Welcomes New Staff to the Competition Department
Upcoming Events
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04.26.25 – 06.08.25
Richmond, VA, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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05.16.25 – 06.01.25
Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort, Main Street, Charlemont, MA, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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05.21.25 – 07.03.25
Gulfport, MS, USA
Level 2: Kayak Rolling Skills Course
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05.23.25 – 05.26.25
Michigan, USA
WMCKA 2025 Symposium
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05.23.25 – 05.26.25
Buena Vista, CO, USA
Paddlefest 2025
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05.23.25 – 05.25.25
Rocky Mountain Adventures, U.S. 287, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
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05.23.25 – 05.25.25
Rocky Mountain Adventures, U.S. 287, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
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05.24.25 – 05.25.25
Ocean City, MD, USA
Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment Course
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.