New! Archive of “Launch of the Month” Articles

You’ve read the “Launch of the Month” items in The Chesapeake Paddler for a few years now, but we know it’s hard to find stuff when you are getting ready to go out paddling. We’ve arranged all the “Launch of the Month” features on a new page to make your planning a little easier. Of course, you can always go …

From the CPA Coordinator: Roll, Roll, Roll Your Boat

Almost everyone wants to learn to roll their kayak. It looks cool, it’s fun, and it’s a way to cool off in the summer. It’s the fastest self-rescue but it’s not the only self-rescue that you should be doing. Rolling is not an essential skill required to kayak safely. (Note that being able to wet exit and keeping control of …

CPA Spring Planning Meeting March 12th

Looking ahead for group/trips & kayaking events – there’s lots of opportunities! Please join us for the 2023 Trip Planning Meeting – which will be held March 12th 12-3 PM at Cult Classic Brewery. We will have a TRUNK SALE on All CPA logo shirts- bring check /cash Bring your calendar and let’s plan out some local day trips, and …

Coordinators Column: Cold Water Paddling

First I would like to thank everyone for their support in electing me as the Coordinator.  I am looking forward to a new year that will include many training events, day trips, car camping and kayak camping.  For all of these activities to happen, we will need volunteers to help run these trips and events.  Coming this winter we will …