Paddling season on the Chesapeake Bay for many ends around the beginning of November. While there are still paddlers who bundle up in dry suits and continue paddling through the winter, others may prefer to head south for warmer waters. One area that is ideal for late fall / early winter paddling is the area around Savannah, Georgia. Skidaway Island …
Coordinators Column: Managing Fear
Coordinator’s Column – Managing Fear I first started sea kayaking on the west coast in the San Francisco Bay area. I took my first class, did my first wet exit, and bought my first boat… a Current Designs Andromeda, not exactly a beginner’s boat. I was all in to the sport. I joined Bay Area Sea Kayakers (BASK) and started …
Coordinator’s Column – Remembering Bill Smith
I heard the news that Bill Smith, a friend and former CPA Coordinator, passed away. I first met Bill on a CPA paddle when I was still relatively new to Maryland. He immediately became friends with my husband since they both had history in the Navy. It turned out that we had also shared membership in an outdoors group in …
Coordinator’s Column – Hot Summer Days
It’s been a hot summer so far and it is only July. Kayaking can be a great way to beat the heat, but we also need to be aware of the dangers. One issue that I have seen when paddling in hot weather is heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion is a condition that occurs when your body overheats due to prolonged …
