Did you know that back issues of The Chesapeake Paddler are archived here? You can find specific articles on skills and safety, trip reports and Paddler Profiles. Recently posted are profiles of Melissa Boyle Acuti, Lois Wyatt, Jen Bine, Ed Cogswell, Rich Stevens, and Susan Green. We also posted trip reports on Southern Maryland Park launches, the Janes Island Water …
CPA Online Balloting Now Open–CPA Officer Nominees Stump Speeches
Now is the time to go online and vote for CPA Officers and the Steering Committee. The candidates and their “stump speeches” are below. To vote, you will need your CPA member number (a reminder will be emailed the first week in October). Go here to cast your ballot. Coordinator Bill Smith— It was a real pleasure …
Come to the CPA Annual Meeting–Bill Smith
As the season draws to a close, the Annual Meeting is coming up. The Annual Meeting will be held Sunday, November 5th at 12:00 p.m. at the T. Howard Duckett Community Center located at 16601 Supplee Lane in Laurel, MD. The community center was arranged by Carol Collins—thank you Carol. Like last year, a paddle will take place on the …
From the CPA Coordinator – Bill Smith
August can be really hot along the Chesapeake Bay with bathwater temperatures and stinging jellyfish or sea nettles about. Keeping cool can get tricky especially when the jellyfish are everywhere. August is the time of year I like to plan fall paddle trips up north. In the past we would always plan our trips for late September to mid-October for …