Monday, November 29, 2010

ACA Stuff You Might Want to Have

ACA Kayaking Book
Have you seen the latest items on the ACA eStore?

From stickers and patches to books, DVDs, and merchandise.















Friday, November 26, 2010

2011 ACA Excursions - August


The 2011 ACA 'Members Only' Backcountry Paddling Excursions have been announced. Space is limited, so reserve your place today. A percentage of the proceeds of these exclusive trips is donated back to the ACA's Stewardship programs.

Rafting - Main Salmon River, ID

  • 4 nights / 5 days
  • Action Whitewater Adventures
  • August 13-17, 2011

www.americancanoe.org/excursions









Wednesday, November 24, 2010

2011 ACA Excursions - July


The 2011 ACA 'Members Only' Backcountry Paddling Excursions have been announced. Space is limited, so reserve your place today. A percentage of the proceeds of these exclusive trips is donated back to the ACA's Stewardship programs.

Wilderness Canoeing - Grand Ronde, OR & WA

  • 7 nights / 8 days
  • Slickrock Expeditions
  • July 2-9, 2011

www.americancanoe.org/excursions


Monday, November 22, 2010

2011 ACA Excursions - June


The 2011 ACA 'Members Only' Backcountry Paddling Excursions have been announced. Space is limited, so reserve your place today. A percentage of the proceeds of these exclusive trips is donated back to the ACA's Stewardship programs.

Sea Kayaking - Exuma, Bahamas

  • 6 days/5 nights
  • Out Island Explorers
  • June 11-18, 2011

Monday, November 15, 2010

BIG Announcement

The ACA has partnered with "The World's Best Paddlesport Media Company", Rapid Media!

Now, all ACA members will receive their choice of one of Rapid Media's 4 magazines.
  • Kayak Angler
  • Adventure Kayak
  • Canoeroots
  • Rapid


This is a great partnership for paddlesports and it's just one of the many benefits of being an ACA member.


www.americancanoe.org/rapidmedia

Sunday, November 7, 2010

NPC Update - Sunday

Asheville, NC
Today, at the ACA National Paddlesports Conference in Asheville, NC:


*ACA Annual Membership Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
8:00am
Roan Room
All members welcome

*Educational Sessions continue
9:00am - 12:00

*Instructor Trainer Update
9:00am - 12:00

Tomorrow we'll announce the location of the 2011 National Paddlesports Conference, stay tuned...

www.americancanoe.org/nationalpaddlesportsconference



Saturday, November 6, 2010

NPC Update - Saturday

Asheville, NC

Today, at the ACA National Paddlesports Conference in Asheville, NC:

*Instructor Updates
7:30am
Various lake and river venues

*Board of Directors Meeting
8:30am
Foxfire Room
All members welcome

*Legends of Paddling Reception
6:00pm
Mitchell Room

*ACA Annual Banquet & Awards Presentations
7:00pm
Mitchell Room

*ACA Hospitality Suite
9:00 - until
Thomas Wolfe Suite

www.americancanoe.org/nationalpaddlesportsconference


Friday, November 5, 2010

NPC Update - Friday


Today, at the ACA National Paddlesports Conference in Asheville, NC:

*On-site registration Opens
7:30am
Laurel Registration Area

*General Session
8:30am
Mitchell Room

*5 different Educational Tracks to choose from throughout the day

*General Session
5:00pm
Mitchell Room

*Dixie Division Annual Meeting
7:00pm
Dogwood I Room

*Reel Paddling Film Festival (with Scott MacGregor!)
8:30pm
Mitchell Room
Tickets ($10) available at the door

*ACA Hospitality Suite
8:30 - until
Thomas Wolfe Suite

www.americancanoe.org/nationalpaddlesportsconference

Thursday, November 4, 2010

NPC Update - Thursday


Today's events, preceeding the start of the ACA National Paddlesports Conference:

*SEIC Meeting
8:30am-4:00pm
Dogwood Room

*On-site Conference Registration Opens
5:00-9:00pm
Laurel Registration Area

*Insurance Session for Clubs and Instructors
7:00-8:00pm
Dogwood Room

*Paddle America Club Social
8:00pm - until
Mulligan's Bar & Grille

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

NPC Update - Wednesday

Asheville, NC
Today's events, preceeding the start of the ACA National Paddlesports Conference:

*SEIC - Intro to Paddling Committee Meeting
1:00 - 3:00pm
Swannanoa Room

*SEIC - River Canoe Committee Meeting
3:30 - 5:30pm
Swannanoa Room


Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Only 3 days until...



  • When: This 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!


Monday, November 1, 2010

SEIC Meeting


The SEIC meeting will take place this Thursday as part of the upcoming ACA National Paddlesports Conference.

SEIC Meeting Details:

  • Date: Thursday, November 4
  • Location: Crowne Plaza, Dogwood Room
  • Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Safety Education & Instruction Council

Future Meetings:
*March 4, 2011 - Savannah, Georgia
*September 29, 2011 - TBA!