FIBArk

2012 marks the 64th anniversary of FIBArk, the nation's oldest whitewater festival and Salida's signature event. Since 1949, every June during the Spring snow runoff, Salida has hosted FIBArk, "First in Boating on the Arkansas." 
 
Located in Salida's historic downtown, Riverside Park is the center of FIBArk activity and entertainment. Food, arts and crafts, and industry vendors are available, as well as a beer tent, a carnival, and a state-of-the art amphitheater for this year's extraordinary musical line-up. 

http://www.fibark.net/

RiverSUP DVD in ACA eStore

River SUP Volume One is an equal parts instruction video and action/adventure film. Concise clips and articulate explanations usher the aspiring SUP river paddler through the ins-and-outs of all sorts of river paddling, from coasting down mellow streams to the advanced techniques involved in paddling dangerous Class II & III rapids. Hosted by whitewater Yoda and ACA SUP Instructor Trainer, Charlie MacArthur.

Find RiverSUP and more in the ACA eStore!

Eppie's Great Race

Eppie's Great Race® is known as "The World's Oldest Triathlon®" and the "No Swim" Triathlon and is one of the largest paddling events in the United States!

The race features a 5.82-mile run, a 12.5-mile bike and a 6.35-mile paddle held along the scenic American River Parkway in Rancho Cordova and Sacramento.

http://www.eppiesgreatrace.org/

Ohio Riverway Paddlefest

The 11th Annual Ohio River Way Paddlefest is exactly two months from today - Saturday, June 23. 
 
Get all the basic info at: http://www.ohioriverway.org/paddlefest/general-info/
 
Some of the events this year:

• Dragon Boat Races on Lake Como during the "Roots on the River" Music & Outdoor Festival at Coney Island on Friday, June 22.
• Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) races on the Ohio on Saturday, June 23.
• Still time to register as a vendor or volunteer for one of America's largest paddling events! 

 

Canoe Poling National Championships

Come join fellow paddlers and ACA National Office Staff at the Canoe Poling National Champinships hosted in Fredericksbrug, VA.  Join us for this fun filled weekend on the Rappahanncok River.  For more information visit http://www.americancanoe.org/?page=Canoe_Poling or register here.

CKS Paddlefest 2012

PaddleFest is the interactive and hands on paddling experience of the year to prepare you and your family for the next on water adventure. Head on over to Buena Vista this Memorial Day weekend May 25-27th 2012.

Check out CKS PaddleFest in Buena Vista, CO. This is a great event for everyone, whether you are looking for new gear, education, instruction or just a great time by the river Paddlefest 2012 is for you. To learn more visit http://www.ckspaddlefest.com/ or http://www.youtube.com/user/ckspaddler

I Want Your Outdoor Job!

Chris Stec teaching a SUP Instructor Certification Course in Germany

The ACA's Chief Operating Officer was recently interviewed by PaddlingInstructor.com for their - I Want Your Outdoor Job series.

Read more - I Want Your Outdoor Job!

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