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ACA SUPPORTS PADDLERS IN MANY WAYS. HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TODAY?

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  • 05.21.25 – 07.03.25

    Gulfport, MS, USA

    Level 2: Kayak Rolling Skills Course
  • 06.06.25 – 06.14.25

    Beaufort, North Carolina, USA

    WaterTribe BlackBeard Challenge and Ultra Marathon
  • 06.07.25 – 07.05.25

    Deal Lake, New Jersey, USA

    Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
  • 06.11.25 – 06.15.25

    Bethesda, MD, USA

    Level 3-4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
  • 06.12.25 – 06.15.25

    Myers Park, Lansing, NY, USA

    Level 2: Stand Up Paddleboarding Day Trip Leader Skills Assessment
  • 06.13.25 – 06.15.25

    Lansing, MI, USA

    Stand Up Paddleboarding Day Trip Leader Endorsement
  • 06.13.25 – 06.15.25

    150 W Sackett Ave, Salida, CO 81201, USA

    FIBArk Whitewater Festival
  • 06.13.25 – 06.16.25

    Sai Kung, Hong Kong

    Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)

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