2 New Crosstrek Hybrids Join the ACA Subaru Fleet

We're proud to call Subaru the official vehicle of the ACA, and we're super excited to welcome two new Crosstrek Hybrids to our fleet of Subaru vehicles!

The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient and lowest-emissions All-Wheel Drive hybrid crossover vehicle in America. It can also go off-road and clear 8.7 inches of bumps, rocks, and drifted sand and snow. 

In other words, it's easier on the environment AND equipped for adventure! The Crosstrek is also ACA office dog-approved. 

Stella gives the Crosstek her paw-stamp of approval.

Subarus make our various paddlesport initiatives possible. Our Stewardship Coordinator uses the Outback to help haul the marine debris collected during Paddle Green clean-up events to the local recycling center. To increase ACA membership and support paddlesports recreation, the ACA Membership Coordinator drives the Forester to paddlesports events throughout the country. Our Education Coordinator uses her Crosstrek to get to rivers, lakes, and other instruction locations. 

ACA employees depend on their Subarus to get them to work safely in the morning, and home again at night. Subaru helps us make the world a better place to paddle. Every day. 

ACA Pro School Spotlight

Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center offers professional ACA-certified instruction and guided trips in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley. The Pro School's outpost sits along Highway 285 between the famous Brown's Canyon Wilderness Area and the towering 14,000 foot peaks of the Sawatch Range.

Activities include kayaking, rafting, inflatable kayaks, standup paddling, and more. At Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center, you're invited to 'Choose Your Own Adventure' in their wonderful outdoor playground.

ACA Pro Schools are some of the best organizations across the country to find top quality ACA certified instruction. Current ACA members also receive discounts on certain Pro School instructional programs. 

To see a full list of ACA Pro Schools, click here. 

Get Published in Rapid Media

Are you an ACA member with a story to tell? We'd like to feature your favorite adventure or trip in our ACA Rapid Media pages! This is a great opportunity to see your best paddling story in print.

Please submit all articles and accompanying photos to clloyd@americancanoe.org by March 25th at 8pm ET. We look forward to hearing from you!

ACA SUP Instructor Circumnavigates Puerto Rico

Today is the day ACA certified SUP instructor, Mike Simpson, embarks on his 273 nautical mile circumnavigation of Puerto Rico! 

Best known for his epic 2,000+ mile self-supported paddleboard expedition from Florida to Maine, Mike's latest adventure is something he's been planning for over a year. He hopes to raise awareness about ocean pollution during his voyage.

"I'd heard the stories about large amounts of garbage in the ocean, but until I saw it first-hand along the entire eastern seaboard I really had no idea how serious it was," said Mike. "Plastic bottles are so convenient, but it's important for people to realize that convenience comes at a cost. I just ask that people seriously consider using reusable bottles whenever possible instead of disposable bottles."

The ACA wishes Mike a safe and happy journey. Stay tuned for more updates from his trip! 

Happy Paddler Kayak Tours and EcoVentures

The highlight of your Florida vacation! Guided kayak tours. Rentals. Lessons. Manatees. Dolphins. The best wildlife viewing and birding in Tampa Bay and Anna Maria Island. 

Happy Paddler offers all this and more! 

Grab a paddle and go: happypaddler.com

Planning Your Next Adventure?

Kayak Amelia offers guided ecotours in Talbot Island State Parks as well as kayak, SUP, and bike rentals. 

Explore the quiet salt marsh creeks just minutes from Amelia Island and Jacksonville, Florida. Kayak Amelia has everything you need for your next human-powered adventure! Specialty tours include SUP yoga, kids summer camp, and an annual kayak trip to the Florida Keys. 

Visit www.KayakAmelia.com for more info. 

Send us Your Best Paddling Photos

It doesn't matter if you're new to paddlesports, an experienced instructor, or somewhere in between-- the ACA wants to see you in action! 

Upload photos of your latest paddling adventure here, and tell us why you love being an ACA member. 

We'll feature your picture and story on our blog, Facebook page, and/or print publications.