The American Canoe Association is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting paddlesports, including canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding, while supporting waterway conservation, public access, safety education, and competitive excellence. Founded in 1880, it serves recreational paddlers, competitive athletes, and affiliated clubs across the United States.
Outdoor recreation access, waterway conservation, public lands protection, boating safety standards, youth sports development, and competitive amateur athletics policy
Membership dues, event fees, program fees, sponsorships, grants, and donations
USA Canoe/Kayak, International Canoe Federation, local paddling clubs, and state paddlesport associations
Non-profit organization
