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 …

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 …

There will be a special Steering Committee Meeting on 11/17/19 at noon at the Cult Classic Brewery, 1169 Shopping Center Rd., Stevensville, MD 21666. All SC members are encouraged to attend.

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 …