Bill Smith

SEPTEMBER COORDINATOR COLUMN 2020

With September comes the upcoming CPA elections. If you would like to become part of the decision making and give back to the club then consider running for office. The time commitment is usually minimal since other than the annual meeting and the planning meeting most of the business is done VIA email. New blood means new ideas. I am …

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 …