ACA - Kentucky

04/22/2026

Help recognize the legends of Southern Appalachian whitewater. Submit a nomination for the Hall of Fame by June 15, 2026.

03/09/2026

02/24/2026

02/21/2026

This new American Canoe Association certification is the most current multi-day guide certification available. The rocky Coastline of the Keweenaw peninsula allows for Level 3+ conditions, crossings, logistics planning, group management, campcraft, cooking and a solid foundation for guiding work dur...

01/30/2026

Interested in getting certified to be a Swiftwater Rescue Instructor?

Check out NOLI’s course in April:

Become an ACA certified Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue Instructor

08/22/2025

Each year, the ACA presents a series of prestigious international awards to individuals and organizations who have illustrated exemplary leadership, service, and dedication to various aspects of paddlesports. We are accepting nominations for the following award categories:

🏆Excellence in Instruction
🏆Sanctioned Event of the Year
🏆Green Paddle for Waterway Conservation
🏆Joe Pina Volunteer of the Year
🏆The J. Henry Rushton Award (for Organizational Excellence)
🏆Legends of Paddling Award
🏆Havens Leadership Award

We will be announcing the award winners at ACA Paddlefest, happening in Charlotte, NC October 17-19!

Submit a nomination: https://americancanoe.org/national-awards-nomination-form/

03/06/2025

The ACA Regional Activity Council (RAC) extends its congratulations to Bill Caruso and Geoffrey Chambers on their election to the positions of RAC Chair and Vice Chair, respectively. Andrea White will continue her role on the RAC as the Southeastern Regional Chair and as the RAC Immediate Past Chair. Meredith Waters will also remain in her position as the Washington, DC State Director and RAC Executive Committee liaison to the RAC International Committee.

The RAC sincerely thanks Ryan Pepper, Andrea White, and Meredith Waters for their dedication, which helped position the RAC to connect with thousands of paddlers, both experienced and new, across the U.S. and internationally through programs focused on instruction, recreation, stewardship, competition and inclusion. Ryan, Meredith and Andrea have worked with grassroots efforts for a long time, helped evolve the ACA grassroots outreach to a new model with the 2022 bylaws change, and served as a crucial bridge of institutional knowledge from the old ACA State Director program to the current volunteer-led Regional Activity Council. The RAC greatly appreciates and looks forward to continuing to work with Andrea, Ryan and Meredith as the RAC advances forward in its mission and goals.

01/21/2025

Don’t miss your chance to enter the 2025 Life Jacket Video Contest! You could win up to $8,000! Create a 55- and/or 25-second video PSA that encourages adults to wear life jackets. The deadline is July 30, 2025. PSAs will be used to support the Life Jackets Worn…Nobody Mourns campaign. Visit www.LifeJacketVideoContest.com for all the details.

01/17/2025

This month, we’re proud to spotlight Ingrid, a passionate Coastal Kayaking and Flatwater SUP Instructor who’s making waves in the paddling community! From teaching at Falls Lake, NC, to leading epic trips across the country, Ingrid shares her love for paddling with students of all ages and abilities.

Her journey started in childhood, camping and canoeing, and grew into a lifelong passion for paddlesports. Ingrid’s dedication to learning led her to the ACA and a teaching role with the Carolina Kayak Club, where she’s expanded opportunities for fellow paddlers.

What fuels Ingrid? Those “aha!” moments when her students gain confidence—whether it’s mastering a rescue, bracing against a wave, or simply loading a boat. She’s also a fierce advocate for adaptive paddling, working to make waterways more accessible to everyone.

Thank you, Ingrid, for inspiring us all with your commitment to community, connection, and empowering others on the water!

Learn more about Ingrid on our website: https://americancanoe.org/instructor-of-the-month-ingrid-haddon/

12/17/2024

How the ACA Regional Activity Council can help advocate for paddlers in your state
..plus Updates on Georgia Freedom to Float advocacy and Nolichucky River railroad construction related advocacy

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By: Bill Caruso, ACA New Jersey State Director and Chair of RAC State and Local Policy Committee One of the…