Chesapeake Paddlers Association offers you this free zoom workshop – partnering with Moulton Avery, Director of the National Center for Cold Water Safety. Did you know that cold water, adverse weather, and hazardous waters are the most important safety challenges that paddlers face? What can you do to avoid getting yourself in trouble? What’s a wind shadow and how does …
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 …
Chesapeake Paddlers Association, Inc. Policy on Corona Virus (COVID-19) March 13, 2020
This is a rapidly evolving situation and CPA will provide updates as they become available. General Policy Statement: Chesapeake Paddlers Association, Inc. generally recognizes the value of social distancing in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Event and trip leaders are cautioned to consider the state of emergency with regard to the virus and cancel or postpone planned events or trips …