Thank you to everyone who tuned into LIVE Conversations with Cross Currents Leadership featuring Jim Coffey!
Jim Coffey is an internationally renowned, Senior Statesman of Swift Water Rescue and Whitewater Kayaking and currently serves as the Chair of the ACA Safety and Rescue Committee. He joins us tonight to provide updates about the planning for World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25th, 2026.
Next LIVE Conversation will be: Wednesday, Mar 25 at 7 pm Eastern with Jeff Atkins with updates about the ACA Leader/Guide Pathway.
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Updates on World Drowning Prevention Day:
My original conversation with Jim Coffey in January with additional links on the origins of this event:
More Information about World Drowning Prevention Day 2026
Sign up to volunteer at the upcoming World Drowning Prevention Day event on July 25, 2026
The Committee working to organize this event will email all volunteers with detailed information on MAY 1. In the meantime, sign up on the form, gather your team, reserve your venue to teach and SAVE THE DATE on everyone’s calendars!
FRIENDLY REMINDER: For already certified ACA Level 1 / 2 Canoe, Kayak or SUP instructors – SIGN UP for ACA Smart Start Instructor ENDORSEMENT so you can teach the Smart Start Facilitator CERTIFICATION: Cross Currents Leadership offering ACA Smart Start Instructor Endorsement with Jeff Atkins on Mar 24 from 7 pm to 9 pm
Music: “More Than a River” used during the Countdown courtesy of Jerry Vandiver and North Fork Music.









