Geneal Information

Every member of the American Canoe Association residing within our jurisdiction is a member of the Atlantic Division. YOU may join the ACA by visiting http://www.americancanoe.org/join/join.lasso

The Atlantic Division was established to effect the purposes of the American Canoe Association within the metropolitan New York area. The Division shall facilitate communication and cooperation among the ACA, Activity Committees and all ACA Affiliate clubs within its divisional jurisdiction.

Activity Committees, our Board of Directors and Clubs publish a Schedule of Activities from time to time. Some of those who do not have their own web site are published here.

The purpose of the American Canoe Association, which is organized exclusively for nonprofit public benefit, shall be to serve purposes within the meaning of Section 50 1(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as amended), serving as a national forum for all paddlers, addressing their needs and promoting the benefits of canoeing and other paddle sports as lifetime recreational activities through:

SAFETY, EDUCATION, AND INSTRUCTION - developing and implementing safety education, and instruction programs designed to introduce, inform, and train paddlers of all skill levels in all aspects and areas of canoeing and other paddle sports.

ATHLETIC COMPETITION - developing and promoting paddlesport athletic competition at all levels, and in cooperation with other organizations.

CONSERVATION AND PUBLIC POLICY - developing and implementing programs designed to protect our natural environment, promoting the low impact use of our natural resources, and protecting the rights of all paddlers to use and access our rivers, lakes and coastal waters.

RECREATION - developing and implementing programs designed to meet the needs of individuals or organizations engaged in the non-competitive aspects of canoeing and other paddle sports.

HOW WE SERVE THESE PURPOSES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS is responsible for overall management of the Division. We communicate with our members through CANOESPORT, our newsletter, through this Interim Web Site and the recently established http://www.aca-atlanticdivision.net.

CAMP COMMITTEE members manage the camp in cooperation with the Palisade Interstate Park Commission. Members may enjoy the facility near Sloatsburg, NY for recreation or competition in canoeing, kayaking and canoe sailing. Qualified clubs and individuals may be assigned the use of cabins or tent platforms for up to four years. Club may renew for additional terms. The Camp Committee in cooperation with the various youth camps located in the Palisades Interstate Park sponsors a YOUTH REGATTA each year that attracts hundreds of campers to a day of fun and competition.

RENTAL CABINS committee members manage four cabins that may be rented by our members on a short term basis. They work hard to keep our rental facilities in good order.

CLUBS are the vehicle through which most ACA programs are delivered to our membership. Our clubs are independently affiliated with the national ACA organization. Some serve a variety of paddling interests while others specialize.

Activity COMMITTEES combine representatives from different parts of the Division who focus in furthering specific areas of paddlesport. These paddlers often combine their resources to further the promotion of a particular discipline within the division.

Our bylaws, charter, minutes and reports to the Board of Directors are in the Archives.

Links to other sites of interest to paddlers.

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