Voting Open for 2024 CPA Officers
Voting is now open for CPA Officers (Coordinator, Secretary and Treasurer) and the six members of the Steering Committee for the 2023-4 term (November to November). Members will be able to vote online at https://www.cpakayaker.com/chesapeake-paddlers-association- inc-e-voting/ or use the ballot in The Chesapeake Paddler on page five to vote by mail. Members will need their CPA membership number to vote. …
From the CPA Coordinator: Mindful Paddling
By Paula Hubbard Recently I paddled with a friend who does meditation paddles. He told me a little about what he does and we did a few mindful moments on our paddle that day. This started me thinking. I do some meditation practice and it is usually about clearing my mind, but this was more about awareness of everything around …
Why and Where We Paddle: From the CPA Coordinator Paula Hubbard
Paddling season is in full swing. We have had training events, practice sessions, and now it’s time to go out and paddle. Thanks to our trip leaders and piracy captains, the calendar is filling up with paddles for every ability level. Why and Where We Paddle Everyone has different motivations for paddling. Some paddle for exercise, others paddle for the …