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.
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April 4, 2026 by Manuverer
When: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Where: Conquest Beach at the Conquest Preserve, 500 Conquest Beach Road, Centreville, Maryland, 21617 Cost: $55 (includes $10 for one year of CPA membership) SK102 is CPA’s on-water instruction class covering the fundamentals of sea kayaking. It is taught by volunteer instructors who are experienced paddlers and who genuinely enjoy sharing what they know in
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April 4, 2026 by Manuverer
For full details, click here SK 102 is CPA’s on-water instruction event designed to cover the fundamentals of sea kayaking. It is taught by volunteer instructors who are experienced paddlers and who genuinely enjoy sharing what they know. This is not a race and it is not a test. It is a relaxed, supportive day on the water where everyone
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January 6, 2026 by Manuverer
Whether you are developing paddling skills for nature exploration with a friend or looking for a team to tackle an ocean adventure, make Sea Kayaking 101 your next step. The local kayaking community is ready to embrace, assist and inspire you. The all-volunteer Chesapeake Paddlers Association is bringing its annual SK-101 to Kent Island on Saturday, February 28th from 9am-3pm
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January 4, 2026 by Manuverer
The days are getting shorter, the leaves are mostly gone, and the water is getting colder. The Osprey have moved on and geese have arrived. As the temperature drops, many paddlers are hanging up their paddles until spring returns. However, for the dedicated members of our sea kayaking community, winter offers unique opportunities to be on the water. While winter
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