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.
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…
We are just a few days away from the first day of spring so many of you are getting ready for the season whether you are a fair-weather paddler or have paddled all winter, it is a welcome sight. By March the days are getting longer and usually warmer which…
