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.
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…
This is a rapidly evolving situation and CPA will provide updates as they become available. General Policy Statement: Chesapeake Paddlers Association, Inc. generally recognizes the value of social distancing in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Event and trip leaders are cautioned to consider the state of emergency with regard to…
