You don’t need to be the fastest paddler to lead a trip. You don’t need to roll to lead a trip. You don’t need to paddle in big conditions to lead a trip. You don’t need to be the best paddler to lead a trip. What you do need is the willingness to plan paddles, share places where you like …
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 …