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The CPA offers many diversified activities and benefits providing a way for people to safely enjoy sea kayaking within the Chesapeake Bay region.

  • Do you know someone who is interested in learning more about kayaks, gear, and/or places to paddle?
  • Do you have a loved one, friend, or acquaintance who might be interested in the sport?
  • Do you need to find that perfect holiday gift for someone?
Then send in your registration for this upcoming year's SK101 - An Introduction to Sea Kayaking! Registration extended until March 2nd!

We are starting to hear about indoor pool sessions already starting and being planned throughout the winter season. Check here for any dates or efforts to coordinate indoor pool sessions. If you hear of others that are open to sea kayakers, let one of the CPA Steering Committee Members know about it so that it can be added.

The CPA has a dedicated space for paddlers seeking or selling gear.
Mix and mingle with fellow paddlers. Talk about kayaking events, paddling trips, gear, and much, much more.
Surviving the Winter

I’m excited about paddling again. For a few months late this summer, I wasn’t. Too much of a focus on challenges wore me down. I’m so goal-oriented that I had to constantly be working toward something. I never just got in a boat and paddled for no reason at all. It was sapping.

Even though my interest was dwindling, I had one last goal I wanted to achieve – BCU 4* Leader certification. I’d worked toward it for 18 months, going to some pretty extreme measures and distant places to strengthen my skills. All that would have been wasted if I gave up before at least trying to attain it. But I just didn’t feel like trying. I bored my friends by going on and on about whether I should bother to go for it or not. I told... [More]

On Sat Jan 28th, 2012: Sunrise is at 7:16 AM EST, Sunset is at 5:26 PM EST
Don't forget your PFD, light and whistle!

A few random images from the Photo Gallery

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Upcoming Events

February  5,  2012 (Sunday)
Led by  301-498-0918 leave a message
Come offer your ideas for trips, activities and events for the 2012 season
February 25,  2012 (Saturday)
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Come offer your ideas for trips, activities and events for the 2012 season
March 10,  2012 (Saturday)
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A classroom workshop hosted by the Chesapeake Paddlers Association, Inc.
March 11,  2012 (Sunday)
Led by  410-531-5641
Its early !
April  7,  2012 (Saturday)
Cherry Blossom Paddle (Advanced Beginner) 
Led by ,  Glenn McNemar, Kathy Haduch
Enjoy the blossoms from the unique on-the-water perspective while enjoying festival activites
April 14,  2012 (Saturday)
Led by  (202) 345-0606
This is the 7th year for a most unusual paddle. It is not for everyone. The Kent Island Paddle is not meant for just a distance paddle but for paddlers who want to build their skills and knowledge of paddling. It is there for something to be achieved,
April 14,  2012 (Saturday)
Led by 
Kayak & Paddle Workday at Truxton Park in Annapolis from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
April 25,  2012 (Wednesday)
Pier 7 Paddlers (All) 
Led by  410-531-5641
Wednesday after work paddle - Pier 7 Marina on the South River, Annapolis MD
April 27 2012 4:00 PM to April 29 2012 12:00 AM
SK 102 (All) 
Led by  443-994-7990
Award winning 14th Annual Sea Kayak Clinic at Lake Anna VA
May  2,  2012 (Wednesday)
Pier 7 Paddlers (All) 
Led by  410-531-5641
Wednesday after work paddle - Pier 7 Marina on the South River, Annapolis MD

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