College Canoe & Kayak Championships

The Collegiate Canoe & Kayak National Championships are rapidly approaching.

When: October 9-10
Where: Tuckaseegee River, NC

Sign your team up now or you can compete as an individual.

ACA College Nationals

Notice the gorilla!.......

Educational Sessions Announced!

Talk about a range of educational sessions!

The 2010 ACA National Paddlesports Conference has just released the educational sessions. Expert presenters from across the U.S. (and Canada) are committed to giving you the most bang for your buck of any paddlesports related conference.

Spaces are limited, so register soon, it'll be here before you know it!

2010 Educational Sessions & Presenters

Giving back to your Community

As you know, the ACA relocated our national office to Fredericksburg, VA about 3 years ago. Prior to that, the ACA Stewardship Department had worked with the local group, Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) on the demolition of the Embrey Dam, along with the help of former U.S. Senator Warner.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of FOR. They have done an exemplary job of protecting the Rappahannock River which runs from the mountains to the bay and through Fredericksburg.

Our friends at FoxWorx Paddles handcrafted a one of a kind canoe paddle commemorating FOR's 25 years of service!

Congratulations

For more information about the ACA's Stewarship work in your local water way, click here.

Backountry Paddling Opportunity

Only two places remain for the ACA's members only canoe camping trip on the Rio Grande.

Burt Kornegay, of Slickrock Expeditions, will be our guide.

This is a fully catered trip, all you have to do is show up and paddle!

Sign up today, and join the ACA on this spectacular trip on a wild & scenic river.

Another New ACA Staff Member

Cireena Katto - Insurance Coordinator & Membership Assistant

Cireena assumes this dual role for the ACA starting on September 23rd. She will be the point of contact for all ACA insurance related questions (clubs, events, instructors, and hull). In addition, she will assist Anne Vetterlein in the Membership Department.

She has an extensive background in property management as well as administrative experience with a range of different companies. We are glad to welcome Cireena to the ACA staff.

Learn more about your ACA National Office Staff

New ACA Staff Member

Travis Festa - Education Outreach & Club Coordinator

A native of Wytheville, VA, Travis graduated from Brevard College with a degree in Wilderness Leadership & Experiential Education. Prior to joining the ACA staff, he worked for Green River Adventures in Saluda, NC. In addition, Travis is a Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor, a Leave No Trace Trainer, a Wilderness First Responder and has taken the ACA Swiftwater Rescue course. He joined the SEI Department full time in September 2010 to assist with the administration of the national instructor program, and event outreach for paddling clubs.

Learn more about your ACA National Office Staff.

Whitewater Symposium & the ACA

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: 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!

Whitewater Symposium