Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:non-profit_organization
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| gptkbp:activities |
education
safety advocacy |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:American_Whitewater
gptkb:National_Park_Service gptkb:U.S._Coast_Guard |
| gptkbp:community |
outdoor recreation community
environmental stewardship community paddling community |
| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:National_Paddlesports_Conference
Canoe and Kayak Symposium |
| gptkbp:focus |
paddlesports
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1880
|
| gptkbp:funding |
grants
donations membership fees |
| gptkbp:governance |
board of directors
executive director |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Richmond,_Virginia
|
| gptkbp:history |
established in 1880
collaborated with other organizations promoted environmental conservation created instructor certification programs developed national safety standards expanded to include kayaking hosted national events and competitions originally focused on canoeing |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
American Canoe Association
|
| gptkbp:impact |
improved safety standards
advocacy for paddlers' rights increased participation in paddlesports |
| gptkbp:membership |
individuals
clubs |
| gptkbp:mission |
advocate for access to waterways
enhance the experience of paddlers promote paddlesports |
| gptkbp:publications |
gptkb:Paddler_Magazine
gptkb:Canoe_and_Kayak_Magazine |
| gptkbp:services |
educational resources
insurance for members safety resources |
| gptkbp:training |
instructor certification
safety courses paddling skills courses |
| gptkbp:website |
www.americancanoe.org
|