A New Website of Previously Published Kayaking Articles

A new website: https://chesapeakekayaking.heimlichfamily.net/ was just launched. On this site, long-time CHESAPEAKE PADDLER editor collects nearly 20 years worth of articles about sea kayaking in the Chesapeake Bay region and surrounding areas from Maine to Florida. The original articles were mainly published in magazines devoted to sea kayak touring (Sea Kayaker and Atlantic Coastal Kayaker), and the newsletter of the Chesapeake …

New! Archive of “Launch of the Month” Articles

You’ve read the “Launch of the Month” items in The Chesapeake Paddler for a few years now, but we know it’s hard to find stuff when you are getting ready to go out paddling. We’ve arranged all the “Launch of the Month” features on a new page to make your planning a little easier. Of course, you can always go …

CPA Spring Planning Meeting March 12th

Looking ahead for group/trips & kayaking events – there’s lots of opportunities! Please join us for the 2023 Trip Planning Meeting – which will be held March 12th 12-3 PM at Cult Classic Brewery. We will have a TRUNK SALE on All CPA logo shirts- bring check /cash Bring your calendar and let’s plan out some local day trips, and …

Registration is open for our 2023 Spring Training events

For those who have friends or relatives (or are themselves) interested in sea kayaking – registration for the Chesapeake Paddlers Association classroom workshop – SK101 – Introduction to Sea Kayaking, Preparing for the Paddling Season Workshop is open at https://sk101_2023.eventbee.com. This workshop is on Kent Island in Maryland. Even experienced Paddlers will learn something. Thanks to Laurie Collins and the rest …