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ACA National Paddlesport Conference
In conjunction with its Annual Meeting ACA will hold its First National Paddlesports Conference October 23-25 in Fredericksberg, VA. This is a combination of the National Instructor Conference held last year with a new feature: the Clubs Rendezvous! Starting with the Paddle America Club Social at 7:00 on 10/22 there will be a full schedule…
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NACK Peer & Demo Team Practices
Peer practices offer opportunity for members to practice skills with assistance from other members. Demo team members practice skills in order to prepare for presentations at Outreach Events. Both groups are scheduled to practice together on evenings and weekends this fall. Times and locations vary as daylight wanes, consult our fall schedule for details. Practices…
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ACA Joe Pina Award goes to Elizabeth O'Connor
We are proud to announce that Elizabeth O’Connor, NACK’s Director of Training has won the 2008 Joe Pina Award for exceptional volunteer effort on a regional and national level from the American Canoe Association. Elizabeth received the award at this year’s Annual Meeting in recognition of her extensive efforts in public outreach through NACK, the…
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Robins Island
Recently five NACK paddlers set out on a trip to paddle around Robins Island in Peconic Bay. The Island is noted for it’s strong currents, especially the south race. Careful planning around the tidal current is essential for a successful trip.
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NACK Honored by ACA
We are pleased to announce that NACK has been awarded the ACA Stroke of Achievement Award for excellence in program development. This is one of ACA’s highest awards and was presented to NACK at the ACA Annual Meeting on November 4, 2006.