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What is the ACA position on canoe/kayak registration?

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What is the ACA position on canoe/kayak registration?

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The ACA believes that states should encourage and support canoeing and kayaking as healthy, non-polluting activities. Most canoe/kayak registration proposals that ACA has seen to date are onerous plans that would have the result of discouraging participation in canoeing and kayaking. These registration proposals typically reflect a lack of understanding about paddlesports and a lack of research into the potential impact on paddlers. State boating agencies should have a clear record of collaborating with, and serving the needs of the paddlesports community prior to seeking funding support from paddlers. Registration or any other legislative proposal affecting paddlers should be the result of collaboration between paddlesports clubs and organizations and state boating officials. Paddlers as well as state boating agencies should oppose registration efforts that are not the result of such collaboration. The ACA will judge the merits of any registration bill that results from such collabora

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