Kayaking book & DVD

Kayaking book, includes DVD

Kayaking presents the basics of this exciting and popular sport as well as the skills and knowledge required for becoming a successful paddler.  

Throughout this book, expert kayaking instructors provide you with

• practical guidance on gear and equipment selection, nutrition, fitness and stretching, water trail etiquette, and safety and survival skills;
• step-by-step paddling techniques for flatwater, river and whitewater, and sea kayaking, as well as instruction on more complex maneuvers and rolls;
• useful consumer, technique, and safety tips; and
• Web-based resources to help you plan trips throughout the world and find paddling organizations and instructors.

In addition to the detailed photos and illustrations, this book includes the Quick Start Your Kayak DVD to reinforce the paddling strokes and safety information found in the book.  It features videos of kayaking maneuvers, which will make anyone capable of learning the basics.

This introductory book presents the techniques and skills you need in order to enjoy your water adventure and then challenges those skills with more complex rolls and maneuvers   After reading Kayaking, you'll feel confident enough with your kayaking skills to test more challenging waterways and even overnight or extended trips with friends and family.

Buy your copy of Kayaking from the ACA eStore.  Don't forget to login to your account to receive your membership discount!

Rescue for River Runners Episode 7 is Released

Rescue for River Runners is a series of educational videos in swiftwater rescue.  This video series is the product of Five2Nine productions, the ACA and several other supporting partners.  The ACA is excited about this new resource!  Stay tuned for new episodes at www.americancanoe.org/R3 or the ACA YouTube Channel!

ACA Instructor Certification Exam - A Review

This past September, Jeremy Vore, an avid paddler, took the Sea Kayak Instructor Certification Exam with ACA Instructor Trainer Sam Crowley. After completing the course, Jeremy candidly blogged about his experience, highlighting the good, the bad, and the ugly. 

To read his blog post, click here.

Individual Membership Levels of Support

Did you know that there are Individual Membership levels that you may choose from when you renew or become a member of the ACA?  It's true, the ACA has Bronze, Silver, Gold and Green levels of individual membership.  What's more, individuals who join the ACA at these higher membership levels receive added benefits in addition to the standard membership benefits.

The ACA Logo T-Shirt is one of the additional benefits of joining at the Bronze Paddle membership level.

You may choose one of the two "Essentials..." books at the Silver Paddle membership level.

At the Gold Paddle membership level one of the benefits is one complimentary registration to the ACA National Paddlesports Conference.

The Green Paddle membership level allows you to choose a custom ACA canoe or kayak paddle from Foxworx Paddles.


Learn more about the benefits associated with these higher levels of ACA membership.

Blind Adventurer Erik Weihenmayer Attemps to Kayak the Colorado River

Erik Weihenmayer knows no fear. Considered one of the most accomplished blind athletes in the world, Weihenmayer has a list of accomplishments most people can only conceptualize. 

His resume includes climbing Mt. Everest, marathon runner, acrobatic skydiver, ice climber, and completing the Seven Summit.  In 2013, Weihenmayer plans to add kayaking the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon to his already impressive list of achievements  Weihenmayer is currently training for his kayak adventure at the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, N.C. with Casey Eichfeld and Pablo McCandless, both former Olympic paddlers. 

The ACA whole-heartily supports Weihenmayer in his attempt to paddle the Colorado River. 

For more information on Weihenmayer's paddling adventure, click here.  

To learn more about the ACA's adaptive paddling courses, click here. 

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

The ACA Board of Directors and National Office Staff are thankful for all you do to continue to improve paddlesports and the waterways we all recreate on.  We wish you and your family an enjoyable Thanksgiving Day.

The ACA Office will re-open on Monday, November 26th at 9:00am.

Enjoy your holiday weekend.

Back by popular demand!

You heard about how amazing the 2012 ACA Costa Rica Week of Rivers excursion was. And we know you are bummed you didn't have a chance to go. That's why the ACA is offering it again in 2013! 

Join the ACA on this 8 day all-inclusive paddling tour and experience the pristine whitewater rivers of Costa Rica hosted by Costa Rica Rios. Become immersed in the unique nature and culture of Costa Rica and this spectacular country will offer you boundless opportunities to fulfill your paddling dreams!

This completely organized all-inclusive kayaking package allows you to have the most hassle free experience possible while maximizing your time spent on the river. The highly skilled guides are able to accommodate all skill levels and will personalize the trip specifically to your kayaking abilities and paddling aspirations to ensure you get the most out of your boat adventure. 

Costa Rica Rios will provide all logistics of your stay, including airport and/or hotel pick-up and drop-off, private transportation, accommodation in B&B, jungle lodge and hotel, all meals, all equipment, and river entrance fees. 

ACA SEI Coordinator, Kelsey Bracewell, had the opportunity to go on the 2012 Costa Rica Excursion. To check out the highlight video of her trip, click here!

Details 

Dates: September 21 - 28, 2013

Cost: TBD

Host: Costa Rica Rios