Sunday, October 31, 2010

ACA Annual Membership Meeting


This weekend, November 6-7 the ACA will be hosting its 2010 Annual Membership Meeting in Asheville, NC in conjunction with the National Paddlesports Conference.

All members are welcome and invited to attend.

For complete meeting information, please visit: www.americancanoe.org/nationalpaddlesportsconference

Friday, October 29, 2010

Film Festival - tickets at the door



Join RPFF founder Scott macGregor (straight from Palmer Rapids, Canada) as he hosts the RPFF at the upcoming ACA National Paddlesports Conference.


  • When: Friday, November 5

  • Time: 8:30pm

  • Where: Asheville, NC

  • Location: Crowne Plaza - Mitchell Room

  • Cost: Included with Conference Registration, or $10 at the door


Proceeds of this event benefit the ACAs River Stewardship Program.



Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Asheville's Urban Waterways

The City of Asheville, NC
As part of the upcoming ACA National Paddlesports Conference in Asheville, NC we have teamed up with the City of Asheville to offer you a unique opportunity.

Join Stephanie Monson, the City of Asheville's Economic Development Planner and Riverfront Redevelopment Coordinator on a paddle through some of Asheville's urban waterways.


Wild and Scenic is great; do you equally appreciate those waterways both tamed and Tampered with? Join an urban planner for a paddle trip where you consider the value of a river subject to civilization.

For additional information, and to reserve one of the limited spots, visit: www.americancanoe.org/nationalpaddlesportsconference

Monday, October 25, 2010

RPFF at ACA NPC


Join RPFF founder Scott macGregor (straight from Palmer Rapids, Canada) as he hosts the RPFF at the upcoming ACA National Paddlesports Conference.

  • When: Friday, November 5
  • Time: 8:30pm
  • Where: Asheville, NC
  • Location: Crowne Plaza - Mitchell Room
  • Cost: Included with Conference Registration, or $10 at the door
Proceeds of this event benefit the ACAs River Stewardship Program.

See you there!


Friday, October 22, 2010

ACA Annual Membership Meeting

ACA Annual Membership Meeting
The ACA is a member-based national nonprofit organization. Each year, we have an Annual Membership Meeting where ACA members vote on pertinent issues of the association. All current members are welcome to attend.

Logistics
  • Date: November 6-7, 2010


  • Location: Asheville, NC


  • Facility: Crowne Plaza Resort & Hotel


  • Time: Schedule

www.americancanoe.org/nationalpaddlesportsconference



Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Upper Chattooga River Update

Chattooga River
For years, the ACA has been providing support to American Whitewater on the issue of boating access on the upper sections of the Chattooga River.
In the ACA's latest efforts, Executive Director Wade Blackwood flew down to Greenville, SC on October 13th to join Mark Singleton of AW in court at the latest hearing for the Chattooga Headwaters before the Honorable Judge Michelle Childs.
We will continue to keep our membership aprised of the latest on this important access issue.
Learn more about the ACA's role in the upper sections of the Chattooga River.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

ACA Trip - Nantahala River

Pre WWSymposium Paddle Trip
Thanks to those who joined the ACA for a quick trip down the Nantahala River prior to this years Whitewater Symposium:
  • Risa Shimoda (Executive Director, River Management Society)
  • Peter (from England)
  • Chris Hipgrave (Director of Retail, NOC)
  • Chris Stec (ACA Staff)
  • John Bates (ACA Instructor, Talisman Camps)
  • Mike Aronoff (ACA ITE, CKAPCO)
  • Crom Carey (mountain biker turned boater)
  • Larry Ausley (ACA Secretary, Board of Directors)
Photo by: Mr. Big Booming Fun himself, Wayner!

Thanks to NOC for providing the shuttle!

Sunday, October 17, 2010

ACA Annual Membership Meeting

ACA Annual Membership Meeting

Announcement:

ACA Annual Membership Meeting


  • Date: November 6-7, 2010

  • Location: Asheville, NC

  • Facility: Crowne Plaza Resort & Hotel

  • Time: Schedule
This is your chance to vote on issues pertinent to the governance of your organization. Join the ACA National Office Staff and Board of Directors for the 2010 ACA Annual Membership Meeting.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Reel Paddling Film Festival


Oh yeah, join other boaters for the RPFF at the ACA National Paddlesports Conference.

  • When: Friday, November 5
  • Time: 8:30pm
  • Where: Asheville, NC
  • Location: Crowne Plaza - Mitchell Room
  • Cost: Included with Conference Registration, or $10 at the door
Proceeds of this event benefit the ACAs River Stewardship Program.

See you there!


Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Collegiate Canoe & Kayak National Championships

Start of the Team Relay portion
There were over 60 students and 90 starts at this past weekend's ACA Collegiate Canoe & Kayak National Championhips.

The 2 days of racing were held on the Tuckaseegee River in western North Carolina.
Participating Schools:
  • Brevard College
  • Warren Wilson College
  • Albion College
  • UVA
  • Hollins University
  • Messiah College

To find out who won, and for a complete listing of the results visit the ACA College Competition webpage.
True dedication by Team UVA in the team relay event!


True Dedication by team UVA!
Group Photo, 6 schools from across the country participated.


Race Participants

Monday, October 11, 2010

End of Year Giving

Looking towards the future of paddlesports
It's not too soon to begin to plan your end of the year giving.

The ACA works everyday on behalf of paddlers from coast to coast. Whether you kayak off waterfalls, fish from your canoe, or raft on multi day wilderness trips, the ACA is your organization.

Visit www.americancanoe.org to learn more about we do, everyday, for you.

If you feel that our efforts are noteworthy, please consider Donating Online.

Thank you for your continued support of the ACA and paddlesports.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Keynote Speaker Announced

NOC's Sutton Bacon - 2010 ACA Keynote Speaker
The ACA is glad to announce that NOC President and CEO, Sutton Bacon will be the Keynote Speaker at the upcoming ACA National Paddlesports Conference.

Sutton heads a list of exceptional individuals in the paddlesports world who will be speaking at this year's conference.



Conference Details:
  • When: November 5-7

  • Where: Asheville, NC

  • Register: NOW!
Join paddlers from across the country (plus Canada & Switzerland) for the National Paddlesports Conference.


Sutton Bacon

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

ACA Paddle on the Nantahala River

Whitewater Symposium
TOMORROW!
Join ACA staff, Board members, local ACA members, and other Symposium Presenters for a quick trip down the Nantahala River prior to the upcoming Whitewater Symposium.
  • Date: Tomorrow Thursday, October 7
  • Time: 2:30
  • Location: NOC Outfitter's Store Bridge
  • Note: No need to RSVP, just meet on the bridge ready to set shuttle as the release upstream stops flowing at 3!

Monday, October 4, 2010

Conference Accommodation Deadline

Crowne Plaza Hotel
If you're planning on attending the upcoming ACA National Paddlesports Conference, the discount on our hotel room block expires tomorrow, Tuesday, October 5th!


Friday, October 1, 2010

Next Thursday at NOC

Whitewater Symposium
Join ACA Chief Operating Officer Chris Stec, local ACA members, and other Symposium Presenters for a quick trip down the Nantahala River prior to the upcoming Whitewater Symposium.
  • Date: This coming Thursday, October 7
  • Time: 2:30
  • Location: NOC Outfitter's Store Bridge
  • Note: No need to RSVP, just meet on the bridge ready to set shuttle as the release upstream stops flowing at 3!