Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic Paddlers Association (MAPA) website. MAPA is a non-profit organization that promotes all forms of competitive canoe and kayak paddle sports in the Mid-Atlantic area. MAPA sponsors and participates in many paddle sport events that encompass all aspects of canoeing and kayaking. Competitions and practices are held in every type of water condition from flat water to white water. MAPA is affiliated with the American Canoe Association (ACA) and all active members receive all the benefits of ACA membership at a greatly reduced rate. MAPA actively participates in environmental, public access and safety programs and encourages recreationally and athletically motivated persons to participate in paddle sports. MAPA values are Camaraderie, Coaching, Conservation and Competition in all forms of paddle sports.
Click on the headline and register for Paddle for the Bay. MAPA will be hosting this annual event for the first time at Ocean View Pier. We are looking forward to a great race at a fantastic venue. The usual small boat race and fund raising paddle will take place at 10 AM. All recreational paddlers and racers are welcome.
As an added bonus, this year's event will also include an East Coast Outrigger Association sanctioned Six Man outrigger race. There will be three separate OC-6 races starting with the women's race at 7 AM followed by the Men's race at 9 AM and a mixed team race at 11:00.
Registration is $40/participant and includes a day of racing, race souvenirs and lunch. Additional lunch tickets are available. You can register on line at Active.com (click on this article heading) or print out the registration flyer and mail in your registration. All proceeds will benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
Just wanted you to know that Phil and I finished the Rappahannock Canoe races June 8. Phil, won his class, in the long race and the Sprint, great job for a 1st timer, I won the C1 long race, and the C2 long race with Kirk as my race partner, we also won the C2 sprint, but Kirk beat me by 3 sec. in the C1 sprint to take 1st. A side note, they pulled Phil's name out of the hat for the boat, and I tried to pass as Phil but it didn't work, I think it was the hair. He needs to stay for awards next time. Was a fun time, but very hot and the water was low, great combo.
Windy conditions gave racers a great opportunity to practice some real open water paddling. After battling a mean headwind to the channel marker racers turned the mark and enjoyed a well deserved long downwind paddle. Smiles were the order of the day and everyone agreed the downwind surf was the highlight of the race. MAPA thanks everyone who traveled the highways to come play in our backyard. Our most heated contest of the race was the OC-2 battle between Matt & Liz and Rusty & Leza for a photo finish. Matt & Liz just inched out the McLains by a second.
We also want to thank Bill Gassett for bringing the great Standup Paddle Board toys. Congrats to all the SUP race participants. Check back for results from the SUP race.
