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.
Are you a Greenland paddler or a euro paddler? Well today it is a matter of preference. Since I started sea kayaking, I noticed that more and more people are using Greenland paddles. When I first picked up a euro paddle and started sea kayaking, I found them awkward since…
With September comes the upcoming CPA elections. If you would like to become part of the decision making and give back to the club then consider running for office. The time commitment is usually minimal since other than the annual meeting and the planning meeting most of the business is…
About 20 new water access sites were added to this interactive map. Use it to plan your paddling adventures, and remember that it includes locations of paddle-in campsites for kayak camping adventures, too. Access the map at https://www.cpakayaker.com/resources/places-to-paddle/chesapeake-bay-access-and-paddle-in-campsite-map/ Please check ahead during the COVID-19 crisis as access may be changed…
Governors in Maryland, Virginia, and other Bay states are beginning to set forth guidelines for reopening public access after the more restrictive lockdowns, including recreational access for paddlers. In light of these developments, CPA adopts the guidance for trip and piracy leaders below: 1. No CPA trips, events or activities…
