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!

www.americancanoe.org/rpff

Collegiate Canoe & Kayak National Championships

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!



Group Photo, 6 schools from across the country participated.

End of Year Giving

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.

Keynote Speaker Announced

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.

ACA Paddle on the Nantahala River

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!

Whitewater Symposium

Conference Accommodation Deadline

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

www.americancanoe.org/accommodations

Next Thursday at NOC

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!

Whitewater Symposium