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 I was a lifetime canoe paddler and canoe paddlers really …
SEPTEMBER COORDINATOR COLUMN 2020
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 done VIA email. New blood means new ideas. I am …
Chesapeake Bay Access and Paddle-in Campsite Map Updated
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 during the pandemic. If you know of any access or …
Chesapeake Paddlers Association, Inc. Guidelines for Club Paddles Under COVID-19 Going Forward May 2, 2020
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 will be sanctioned that are not allowed under State or …
