Resources

Environmental Stewardship

• Chesapeake Bay Foundation
  To stem pollution and save the Bay, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation leads the way through environmental education, resource protection and restoration, and communications. The non-profit, organization is supported by more than 116,500 members and works to reduce pollution, restore habitat, and replenish the Bay's fisheries.
• Leave No Trace
  The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our wildlands.
• National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
  NOLS, a non-profit school, has 39 years of experience and curriculum development. Since 1965 more than 75,000 graduates have benefited from the very best outdoor education available.
• Potomac Conservancy
  A resource for land trusts, conservation professionals, and others interested in protecting Potomac watershed lands. The Potomac Conservancy hosts this service to promote resource-sharing and regional collaboration in an effort to expand land protection efforts throughout the watershed.
• Sierra Club
  The Sierra Club's members are more than 700,000 of your friends and neighbors. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet. The Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization.
• South River Federation
  South River Federation, Inc. (SRF) is a dedicated group of more that 500 members whose mission is to preserve, protect and restore the South River and its ecosystem through: monitoring and assessment, education and enforcement, restoration, outreach and promotion of responsible stewardship.

Famous Faces

• Reinhard Zollitsch
  A boater who has travelled much and written many trip reports and articles for you to enjoy.

Kayak Rentals

• Annapolis Canoe and Kayak
  Rentals for on and offsite paddling. A floating dock allows you to launch on site into Spa Creek just across from Old Town Annapolis.
• Atlantic Kayak Rentals
  Paddle on Piscataway Creek and see Fort Washington Lighthouse from the waters of the Potomac River.
• Bay Paddlers Rentals
  Kayak rentals in Chesapeake Beach, MD
• Black Hill Boats
  Rent kayaks and paddle at Black Hill Regional Park in Montgomery County, MD. This is a common location to paddle for the Pirates of Sugarloaf.
• Blackwater Paddle and Pedal Adventures
  Kayak rentals by the hour or by the day in Cambridge, MD on the Eastern Shore.
• Bladensburg Waterfront Park
  Rent canoes and kayaks to paddle on the Anacostia River.
• Chester River Kayak Adventures
  Rent kayaks for a half day, full day, or more. Paddle the Chester River or around Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge.
• Clopper Lake
  Paddle the quiet waters of Seneca Creek State Park in Germantown, MD.
• Coastal Kayak Rentals
  Rent kayaks at their on water location near Bethany Beach, Rehoboth Beach and Fenwick Island, Delaware and Ocean City, Maryland.
• Eastern Shore Adventure Company
  Kayak rentals for a half or full day. Located in Easton, MD.
• Fountainhead Regional Park
  On the beautiful Occoquan Resevoir in Virgina.
• Island Time Rental
  Kayak rentals at Solomons Island, MD
• Jack's Boathouse
  Rent Canoes and Kayaks on the Historic Potomac River. See the Georgetown Waterfront, the city's memorials, and nature from a new perspective. Also the home of the Pirates of Georgetown.
• Jug Bay Kayak Rentals
  Rent a kayak from the Jug Bay Natural Area Park and paddle the tidal bay wonderland.
• Mattaponi Canoe & Kayak
  Enjoy the beauty and solitude of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey, two pristine rivers.
• Oyster Bay Outfitters
  Rent kayak for on site or off site padling around the Chincoteague, Virginia Area.
• Paddle or Pedal
  Located inside of Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, MD.
• Patuxent Adventure Center
  Half day, full day and week long rentals for on site and off site. They will even deliver locally for a fee. Near the home of the Pirates of the Patuxent.
• Piney Run Resevoir
  Inside of Piney Run Park just outside of Baltimore, MD.
• Pocomoke River Canoe Company
  Kayak rentals in Snow Hill, MD on the scenic Pocomoke River.
• Pohick Bay Kayak Rentals
  Rent at this VA Regial Park and explore the waters of Gunston Cove.
• Ultimate Watersports
  Rentals for on site and off site. Located on the Gunpower River in Gunpowder State Park just north of Baltimore, MD.

Paddling Associations

• American Canoe Association
  Organization dedicated to all forms of paddle sports including rafting canoeing and kayaking. Sponsoring instruction and national competitive events and programs relatd to safety and conservation.
• British Canoe Union
  The British Canoe Union (BCU) is the Governing Body for the sport and recreation of canoeing and kayaking in the UK. It represents the interests of canoeists at local, national and international level, and is a member of the International Canoe Federation.
• Canoe Cruisers Association
  Canoe Cruisers Association is the kayak and canoe club of Greater Washington, DC whose main purpose is to unite persons interested in paddling the Potomac River Basin and adjacent watersheds. The nonprofit group (with about 1000 members) offers a variety of outings and instruction.
• Chesapeake Association of Sea Kayakers
  Sea kayaking club located in the Tidewater, VA area, including all of Hampton Roads and surrounding areas. Offers an organization for active kayakers and canoeists to gather in the company of others that share like interests. In addition, through group paddles, forums, and other social gatherings, CASK collectively provides a fun, safe, ever evolving environment to enjoy this fun and challenging sport in local area.
• KASK, KIWI Association of Sea Kayakers
  KASK's mission is to: Promote and encourage the sport of sea kayaking; Promote safety standards; Develop techniques and equipment Deal with issues of coastal access and protection; Organise sea kayak forums around the country; Publish the Sea Canoeist Newsletter and the KASK Handbook.
• Southern Maine Sea Kayaking Network
  A network of sea kayakers who get together to paddle, learn, and socialize. This is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization. Network members range from novice to advanced paddlers.

Peer Paddles

• Woody's Peer Paddling Community
  A peer paddle is a kayak trip organized by friends or others interested in paddling with a group. It is non-club specific, and the organizer determines what (if any) requirements must be met to participate. Participants in the paddling trip all recognize there are inherent dangers in Sea Kayaking and that they, and they alone, are responsible for assessing their abilities as being of appropriate level for the trip.

Portals

• BoaterTalk
  
• Paddling.net
  
• Playak Portal
  
• Sea Kayak Chesapeake Bay
  
• The Kayak Forum
  

Schools & Outfitters

• Annapolis Canoe and Kayak
  Formerly Springriver Annapolis, this shop continues to offer great kayaks and gear just across Spa Creek from Old Town Annapolis.
• Atlantic Kayak
  A full-service kayak company offering quality gear and programs for every budget and skill level.
• Blu Gnu Kayak Company
  Blu Gnu Kayak offers trips for novice and experienced kayakers of all ages. Scheduled trips depart from the Washington DC waterfront, Belle Haven marina in Alexandria, Pohick Bay Regional Park in Lorton and Fountainhead Regional Park on the Occoquan river.
• Canoe Kayak and Paddle Company LLC
  We are an active, focused outdoor education and adventure provider founded by Mike Aronoff and soundly based in expert, professional Canoe and Kayak instruction. All formal instruction is ACA and or BCU compliant. Our mission is to teach the students and to teach teachers to teach the students to canoe and kayak well and safely for a lifetime of enjoyment.
• Chesapeake Kayak Company
  The website of two paddlers in the region. Their passion is to paddle and to introduce others to the sport they love. On these pages you will learn about past adventures, current activites, and future plans.
• Coastal Kayak
  Eco-tours, instruction and rentals at two locations convenient to Bethany Beach, Rohoboth Beach, Fenwick Island, Delaware and Ocean City, MD.
• Liquid Adventures
  Liquid Adventures school of paddling is dedicated to providing expert instruction in all the basics of white water sport. Many of the nation's top athletes, as well as lifetime boaters have begun paddling in our programs.
• Outdoor Excursions
  Specializes in providing quality kayak instruction in the Washington area. Each class is taught by an experienced paddler certified by the ACA which allows instruction to be systematic, easy to follow, & fun.
• Potomac Paddlesports
  Operating in Potomac, Maryland (near Washington D.C.), Potomac Paddlesports is the mid Atlantic's most comprehensive source for professional paddle sports instruction, lessons, and guided trips.
• REI Learn & Share Paddling
  Want expert advice? Try here.
• River Riders
  Only one hour from the D.C. and Baltimore Metro Regions, River Riders delivers the finest white water rafting, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, and fishing adventures on the beautiful Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers (class I-III) in Harpers Ferry, WV.
• Sprint Kayak Coach
  Coach Darek who is based in Washington D.C. can help you train to paddle faster and more efficiently.

Traditional Paddling Associations

• Qajaq USA
  Qajaq USA is a nonprofit membership organization that is officially recognized by Qaannat Kattuffiat (The Greenland Kayaking Association). Qajaq USA is most well known in this area for the yearly event 'The Delmarva Paddler's Retreat'.