To expand online curriculum regarding angling equipment management and safety, self and assisted rescue techniques, and nautical rules of the road, and to conduct a parallel marketing strategy to…

The U.S. Coast Guard, through the Boating Safety Financial Assistance program (CFDA 97.012), awarded a $175,000 Project Grant to the American Canoe Association, Inc. (ACA) to expand its online curriculum and marketing efforts related to paddlesports safety education. The grant will fund the development of new web-based training content on angling equipment management, self-rescue techniques, and nautical rules of the road. It will also support a parallel marketing strategy to drive new and experienced paddlers to the ACA's learning management system and increase participation in the expanded free coursework. This grant aligns with the Boating Safety Financial Assistance program's objectives to reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities associated with recreational boating and promote greater uniformity in boating safety practices nationwide.

To expand online curriculum regarding angling equipment management and safety, self and assisted rescue techniques, and nautical rules of the road, and to conduct a parallel marketing strategy to drive new and experienced paddlers to the web-based learning management system and provide opportunity to engage with free coursework about all or any of these expanded content areas.