WAITSFIELD, VT (March 13, 2009) - The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) is pleased to announce the publication of "Wear It! Life Jackets Matter" and "Cold Water Survival" at Canoecopia, the nation's premier paddlesports show in Madison, Wis., on March 13, 2009.  These brochures have been created in partnership with Kokatat, the American Canoe Association (ACA), and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Just a quick reminder that the ACA National Instructor Conference is taking place this weekend (October 31 - November 2, 2008) in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

According to the conference website, it is the premier event for ACA Instructors and Trainers from all disciplines to learn about the latest in paddlesport instruction, develop new teaching methods, complete their Instructor or Instructor Trainer Maintenance Update requirement as well as network with fellow Instructors and Trainers from across the country.