Sea Kayak Chesapeake Bay Site Map

Site Map

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Sea Kayak Chesapeake Bay - A resource for individuals and groups interested in sea kayaking with a focus on the Chesapeake Bay.

01 - A Tour around the Chesapeake Bay - The Bay is often divided into three regions, the Upper Bay, from the Susquehanna River and the Flats to the Bay Bridge, the Middle Bay from the Bay Bridge to the mouth of the Potomac, and the Lower Bay, from the Potomac to the Atlantic Ocean. Each has its own unique character.

02 - Basics - Just getting started? Here are some basics.

03 - Intermediate Topics - Of interest to those with intermediate levels of kayak skills

04 - Advanced Topics - Specialized topics for advanced kayakers.

05 - Resources - Resources for weather forecasts, charts, etc.

06 - Safety - Kayaks are generally safe but present varied potential dangers. Use of the 6Ps of kayak safety - Planning, Partner, PFD, Preparation, Practice and Patience - can lessen these objective dangers.

08 - Kayak Trip Reports - Reports on sea kayak trips, including descriptions, pictures and resources.

09 - Training topics for instructors - Training topics for those interested in teaching kayaking to others.

10 - Miscellaneous Topics - Miscellaneous information of use or interest to kayakers

11 - Equipment of Interest - Down to earth information on various kayaking equipment as used by avid kayakers on a regular basis.

12 - History of the Chesapeake Bay - The Chesapeake Bay was an important region in the European settlement of North America and the early development of the United States of America

13 - Media - Movies, picture themes, etc.

14 - Land adventures - Even gonzo kayakers get out and stretch their legs now and then. This section contains some of our land based adventures.

AT - GAME 99 - Appalachian trail thru hike Georgia to Maine 2166 miles in 18 weeks.

Australia - 2005/02/07 to 2005/04/01 - Sydney - Southeast Australia - Seven weeks touring by rental van in the National Parks of Oz and a hike on the Overland Trail across a portion of Tasmania.

AZ -Grand Canyon Escalante Route - 2003/10/01 - 5 days - The perfect backpack trip starts with fear over dire warnings from the National Park Service. Rugged and remote - Definitely. Hard - you bet. Dangerous - not if you pay attention.

MD - Assateague - 2003/10/31 to 2003/11/02 - Without a kayak on Assateague National Seashore - are you crazy? This time it's a photo safari.

NM - 2003/10/01 to 2003/10/04 - Canyon de Chelly, El Morro and Chaco Canyon - El Morro, Chaco Canyon and Canyon de Chelly provide insight into the lives of the native peoples of the Southwest Desert. Spending some time at each gives one an appreciation of the difficulty and beauty of life in the desert.

WY - 2005/08/16 to 2005/08/25 - Backpacking in Yellowstone National Park Thorofare - Want to escape the crowds? Go to Yellowstone National Park, the most heavily visited park in the United States. A few miles from your car and you will be all alone.

EVEN THE BEST BOATERS CAN FIND THEMSELVES IN SERIOUS TROUBLE ON THE MILDEST OF DAYS IN THE OCEAN. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT EACH BOATER TAKES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS OR HER OWN SAFETY, AND IS TOTALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING THE DANGER LEVEL AND ACCEPTING THE CONSEQUENCES OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS SPORT .