The Chesapeake Paddlers Association, Inc., offers trips, classes, workshops and other activities promoting enjoyment of safe sea kayaking within the Chesapeake Bay region. Volunteer-led, we organize our activities through the CPA MeetUp, and provide a discussion venue for paddlers through our Forum and Facebook pages. For more information about the Club, look here.
Reminder, all CPA trips require a waiver. Download the PDF file here.
Latest News
June 16, 2025 by Manuverer
Dick Rock, a long-time CPA member (he joined in 1998) passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He was 90 years old. A Memorial Service for Dick Rock is planned: Livestream Information: The Memorial Service for Dick will be livestreamed and recorded on Good Shepherd Catholic Church’s YouTube Channel. On June 26th at 10:30am Eastern Time, you can watch
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June 16, 2025 by Manuverer
Come dip your paddle in saltwater with the Chesapeake Paddlers Association’s newest piracy, the Pirates of the Atlantic Coast. We’ll be active from Cape Henlopen down into the Virginia Barrier Islands. Whether you live along the coast, are available for a paddle on vacation, or want to drive in from elsewhere in the Chesapeake area, we’d love to have you
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March 30, 2025 by Manuverer
By Paula Hubbard CPA Winter Events—CPA traditionally holds several indoor events where we can get together and talk about our favorite activity, kayaking, while learning some new things. Navigation class was held at the end of February, and the Cold Water Clinic was held on March 9th. The first part of the Cold Water Clinic was a presentation by Jim
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January 31, 2025 by Manuverer
by Paula Hubbard There is some debate in the kayak community regarding skegs or rudders. What are they, how are they used and which is better? Of course, the answer is, “It Depends”. Skegs and rudders are both used to help control and maneuver the kayak, especially in windy conditions. Most kayaks have a tendency to turn into the wind,
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