Paddling season on the Chesapeake Bay for many ends around the beginning of November. While there are still paddlers who bundle up in dry suits and continue paddling through the winter, others may prefer to head south for warmer waters. One area that is ideal for late fall / early winter paddling is the area around Savannah, Georgia. Skidaway Island …
Consolidated Annual Reports for 2024 Now Available
CPA’s Annual Meeting was Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Cult Classic Brewery on Kent Island. The consolidated annual reports (meeting minutes, treasurer’s report, membership report, and participation report) are now available online. Check them out, and all the past reports here.
Chesapeake Bay Access Interactive Map Updated
The interactive Chesapeake Bay Access and Paddle-in Campsite map has been updated, now showing 1,006 launch points and 68 paddle-in campsite locations around the Bay and Tributary Rivers. Looking for someplace new to paddle? Check out the map and zoom in on the attributes of launches on almost any body of water around the Bay. If you note any incorrect …
Coordinators Column: Managing Fear
Coordinator’s Column – Managing Fear I first started sea kayaking on the west coast in the San Francisco Bay area. I took my first class, did my first wet exit, and bought my first boat… a Current Designs Andromeda, not exactly a beginner’s boat. I was all in to the sport. I joined Bay Area Sea Kayakers (BASK) and started …