Associations
American Canoe Association: works to ensure safe and enjoyable recreation opportunities on America's waterways. Serves as an advocate for paddlers and conservation of the world's lakes and streams. Phone: 703-451-0141.

Canadian Recreational Canoeing Association: known across Canada for services provided to canoeists, kayakers, and sea kayakers alike. Phone: 613-269-2910.

Professional Paddlesports Association: dedicated to preserving North America's waterways and protecting the rights of small businesses operating on these waterways. Phone: 859-472-2205.

Trade Association of Paddle Sports (TAPS): provides access to paddle sports businesses, products, services, and events in your area, as well as recent developments in the sport of paddling. Phone: 262-242-5228.

USA Canoe/Kayak: encourages the growth of paddling as a recognized competitive sport and recreational activity through education programs. Phone: 518-523-1855.

Schools
Blazing Paddles: instruction in all aspects of canoeing and wilderness travel. Instructors can deliver customized instruction or provide Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association certification. Phone: 705-722-8446.

California Canoe & Kayak: offers classes, trips, instructor certification, and equipment sales. Phone: 510-893-7833.

Nantahala Outdoor Center: known for whitewater instruction, Nantahala also provides canoe and limited sea kayak instruction. Phone: 828-488-2175.

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS): teaches the skills of remote wilderness canoe expeditioning and outdoor survival and leadership. Phone: 888-662-1662.

Outward Bound: learn leadership skills while canoeing and camping with the least possible impact on the environment. Phone: 888-882-6863.

Books
Canoeing and Camping: Beyond the Basics, by Cliff Jacobson
Canoe Guide's Handbook: How to Plan and Guide a Trip for Two to Twelve People, by Gil Gilpatrick
Introduction to Paddling: Canoeing Basics for Lakes and Rivers, by the American Canoe Association
Canoeing: Canoe & Kayak Techniques, edited by David Harrison

Magazines
Canoe & Kayak Magazine: equipment and services, conservation news, and features on paddling destinations, as well as techniques for whitewater, flatwater, and open ocean.
Paddler Magazine: includes paddling destinations, gear reviews, tips and skills, ecology and environmental issue updates, and tales from fellow paddlers.
Kanawa: the magazine for the Canadian Recreational Canoeing Association.
Pacific Paddler: magazine dedicated to the sport of outrigger canoes, including news, stories, links, tips, and race schedules.