The Chesapeake Paddlers Association, Inc., offers trips, classes, workshops and other activities promoting enjoyment of safe sea kayaking within the Chesapeake Bay region. Volunteer-led, we organize our activities through the CPA MeetUp, and provide a discussion venue for paddlers through our Forum and Facebook pages. For more information about the Club, look here.
Reminder, all CPA trips require a waiver. Download the PDF file here.
Latest News
November 11, 2026 by Manuverer
The annual meeting reports for the Chesapeake Paddlers Assocation, Inc. are now available online at https://www.cpakayaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Annual-Reports2026_Optimize.pdf These include: The Meeting Summary by Sue Stevens, Secretary The Membership Report by Sue Stevens, Secretary The Financial Report by Rich Stevens, Treasurer The Participation Report by Ralph Heimlich
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November 11, 2026 by Manuverer
Thank you to everyone who attended the annual meeting and to all of the volunteers who made this year’s piracies, SK 101, SK 102, and Fall Out of Your Boat Day possible. This year I was very encouraged by the level of participation by the members. We had several lively discussions and there were excellent suggestions made for how we
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October 2, 2026 by Manuverer
Water is always moving. Whether you are paddling on a tidal river, crossing an estuary, or working your way along the coast, currents are a constant presence, sometimes helpful, sometimes frustrating, and occasionally dangerous. Understanding what drives currents and how to recognize them is one of the most useful skills a sea kayaker can develop. Types of Currents River currents
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October 2, 2026 by Manuverer
The contrast in the pictures above, separated by 31 years of CPA history, should be apparent to all. In Dave Mood’s 1995 photo, most of the folks are YOUNG, probably in their 20s or 30s, while the folks in RARA’s photo from SK102 earlier this year are OLDER (not picking on those pictured, the whole club is older). This mirrors
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