2020 Virtual CPA Calendar Contest

To submit photos for the 2020 CPA virtual calendar contest, please email them to cpakayaker@gmail.com with your name as the subject line. Please change the filename of the pictures to the location, i.e. smith_island.jpg The Rules: 1. Photos must contain a kayak preferably with a kayaker. 2. Photos must be submitted by the photographer. 3. Photos must be received by …

Fall Cleanup at Riley’s Lock

Friends of Marc Bernardo gathered in orange vests and armed with grabbers cleaned up trash on Riley’s Lock Road, in honor of Marc Bernardo. The event, on October 26 celebrates Marc’s birthday. Heartfelt thanks to ALL the friends and family who came out for the cleanup and/or emailed greetings! It was wonderful to see and hear from you all. Many …

Bill Smith

CPA Opens Nominations for Officers, Seeks Newsletter Editors

Greetings fellow paddlers, I hope your paddling season has been a good one and will continue into November. Fall is my favorite time to paddle (except for the shortened days) because the weather is a little cooler, fall colors adorn the shoreline, and the summer crowds are mostly gone. I usually plan a kayak or canoe camper for this time …

Chesapeake Bay Kayak Access Map Updated

This interactive map has been updated to include the newest launch sites and paddle-in campsites. It now covers 836 launch sites and 63 paddle-in campsites. Check it out in the Resources section of this website, or at https://drive.google.com/open?id=1C1JvTxuAxMkqAWgToMDkV7FtRIw&usp=sharing