The document outlines an agenda for a stand up paddleboarding event featuring presentations from experts in the field on topics like participation trends, safety regulations, and new styles of paddleboarding. The event is hosted by the American Canoe Association and various other organizations involved in water sports and aims to educate attendees on the growth of stand up paddleboarding and facilitate discussion.

1. Education. Recreation. Stewardship. Competition. Exploration.
Stand Up
Paddleboarding
• Christopher Stec, ACA
• Kristin Thomas, SUPIA
• MariAnn McKenzie, OSMB
• Jim Emmons, WSF
• Nathan Depenbrock, Canoe KY

2. Christopher Stec – ACA Chief Operating Officer
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3. Kristin Thomas – SUPIA Executive Director
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4. MariAnn McKenzie - Boating Education Coordinator
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5. Jim Emmons – Director, Water Sports Foundation
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6. Nathan Depenbrock – Owner, Canoe KY
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7. SUP Participation
www.americancanoe.org/Statistics

8. Outdoor Recreation Participation:Topline Report 2017
www.americancanoe.org/Statistics

9. USCG Recreational Boating Statistics
www.americancanoe.org/Statistics

10. USCG Recreational Boating Statistics
www.americancanoe.org/Statistics

11. Open Discussion – Topics / Questions?
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12. Leashes & Lifejackets
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13. Foil Boarding
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14. ACA
Canoe • Kayak • SUP • Raft • Rescue
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Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-907-4460
888-229-3792 [fax]
aca@americancanoe.org
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