Member Discount - ACA Pro Schools

ACA Pro Schools are some of the best organizations across the country to find top quality ACA certified instruction.  

As a member benefit, current ACA members receive discounts on certain Pro School instructional programs.  There are 11 ACA Pro Schools across the country.  Find a Pro School near you and provide your ACA Membership number during course registration to receive your discount.

January Edition of the Journal of Paddlesport Education is Released

The January 2013 Edition of the Journal of Paddlesport Education is now available.

Highlights in this edition include:

• SUP Survey Report Released
• Dressing for Winter Paddling
• New Stewardship Coordinator
• Kokatat-ACA Instructor of the Month
• ACA Members Only Excursions
• How to Become an ACA Instructor
• Winter Boating Laws
• Rescue Games
• Upcoming Outreach Events
• and More!

Read now on Issuu or in a downloadable PDF

To learn more about the Journal of Paddlesport Education visit www.americancanoe.org/JournalofPaddlesportEducation

Rescue for River Runners Rescue Games

The first annual Rescue Games will be held in Sarapiqui Costa Rica Jan. 26 to Feb. 2 2013.

The concept behind this advanced training week is to allow teams of 4 to "Strut Their Stuff" and "Compete and Compare" their river rescue skills against other teams from around the world.

Each team is permitted to carry a minimal amount of equipment per person (4 caribiners, 3 pulleys, 2 prussiks, and one piece of tubular webbing) PLUS one specialized piece of equipment of their choice per team/day.

Daily competitions will consist of skills, drills and scenarios that will be judged on expertise, efficiency and expedience.

Evenings will consist of video review of the days events with expert analysis from the R3 Judging Team.

The Event winners will receive a $1000 cash prize to be donated to their registered "Rescue Organization of Choice." Currently registered organizations include:

The ACA

American Whitewater (AW)

The Higgins and Langley Awards/Foundation

The Drowning Support Network

American Heart Association (AHA)

Visit http://www.rescueforriverrunners.com/rescue-games/ for more information.

Call for Presenters - 2013 ACA NPC

The ACA is heading to Bend, OR for the 2013 National Paddlesports Conference & SUP Summit September 27-29.  

We are announcing our call for presenters for the 2013 conference and summit.  

This your chance to share your expertise with your colleagues and other paddlesport enthusiasts.  The ACA National Conference & SUP Summit is a unique gathering of all aspects of the paddlesport community and the ACA, whether it be education, stewardship, competition or recreation you can find it all at this event.  

The ACA is seeking individuals and organizations to present high quality educational sessions that bridge a range of paddlesports topics (canoe - kayak - SUP - raft - rescue).  These session can be:

• Conference Educational Session (classroom)
• Skills Courses  (on water)
• Instructor Certification Courses
• Instructor Updates
• Instructor Trainer Updates
• Pre and Post Conference/Summit Courses

Learn more and submit you presentation proposals at www.americancanoe.org/call_for_presenters

www.americancanoe.org/NPC

New Stewardship Coordinator

The ACA would like to welcome Greg Rolf to the full time staff as the new Stewardship Coordinator.

Originally from Saint Louis, Missouri, Greg obtained his degree in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration with an emphasis in adventure recreation and camp administration from Western Illinois University, in Macomb.

He is excited to bring his passion for preserving the natural environment to the ACA.

Learn more about Greg...

Tomorrow is the Last Day...

ACA Election - Vote by Friday

To vote for your ACA Board of Directors, Council appointments, and Sugar Island Trustees.

You may complete the voting online or download and mail in a ballot.

All ballots must be electronically received by January 4, 2013 or postmarked by January 4, 2013 and received by January 11, 2013.

Vote here.

SUP Survey Report - Released

 

SUP Survey Report 2012: Lifejackets - Leashes - Legislation

Interested in the mentality of Stand Up Paddleboarding across the entire SUP community?

The following topics were addressed:

• Lifejacket wear
• Leash wear
• Legislation pertaining to SUPs

Report overview:

• 1,149 written responses received
• 13 pages of graphs and charts
• 94 total pages of data

Read the ACA SUP Survey Report

Thank you to the 584 individuals who completed the survey.  Your feedback and insights will help in continuing to shape the SUP community nationwide.  Mahalo