American Canoe Association (ACA) present the latest in the world of stand up paddle boards, specifically regarding leash and life jacket wear. Learn about recommendations from the National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC) as well as the ACA. In addition, with support of the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC), the ACA debuts a video PSA simplifying the complexities involved with what leash to wear in what venue.

1. Education. Recreation. Stewardship. Competition
What’s SUP?

2. • ACA Structure
• Safety Education & Instruction Council
• Discipline Committees
Curriculum Development
SUP – National Education Curriculum

3. • History
• Levels 1 & 2
• Levels 3 & 4
Curriculum Development
SUP – National Education Curriculum

4. Paddlesports Participation
Paddlesports in the Classroom

5. SUP Mentality…
SUP – National Education Curriculum

6. SUP Mentality…
SUP – National Education Curriculum

7. SUP Mentality…
SUP – National Education Curriculum

8. SUP Mentality…
SUP – National Education Curriculum

9. SUP Mentality…
SUP – National Education Curriculum

10. Legislation
SUP – National Education Curriculum

11. Regulatory Entities
SUP – National Education Curriculum

12. U.S. Coast Guard - Regulation
SUP – National Education Curriculum
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
Part 175 – Equipment Requirements
Subpart B – Personal Flotation Devices

13. National Boating Safety Advisory Council
SUP – National Education Curriculum
NBSAC Resolution Number 2014-91-2
Safety Equipment Carriage Requirements: Manually
Propelled Vessels

14. Lifejackets
SUP – National Education Curriculum

15. Leashes
SUP – National Education Curriculum

16. Open Discussion – Topics / Questions?
SUP – National Education Curriculum

17. ACA
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