News and Announcements
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, SUP 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.
We are currently using FACEBOOK for all MAPA schedule updates. Please visit us at Mid-Atlantic Paddlers on FACEBOOK.
More info coming soon to this site, stay tuned and check back often.
2014 Bennetts Creek Bash - 17th annual - 5.3 miles
No. Name(s) Boat-Type Time
1 Franklin Fast Kayak 47:24
2 Nik SurfSki 47:34
3 Chuck&Tara SurfSkiTandem 48:38
4 Murray SurfSki 50:57
5 Kyle Fast Kayak 50:59
6 Leza & Rusty C-2 56:56
7 David SurfSki 57:21
8 Constantine Fast Kayak 59:07
9 Tony SUP 60:04
10 Vic & Tracy C-2 62:59
11 Salli Kayak 65:01
12 Mike Kayak 65:01
13 Vernan SUP 66:41
14 Jim P & Kristen C-2 Rec 69:50
15 Susie OC-1 73:33
16 Shelby SurfSki 75:34
Various Distances
No. Name(s) Boat-Type Time
1 Carter SUP-JR 20:45
2 Nancy SurfSki 35:55
3 Eric SurfSki 35:55
4 Corbin & Tim SUP Tandem 44:23
5 Elizabeth SUP 53:20
6 Brandi SUP 53:29
Registration / Timing
Jasi & Maya
Grillmaster's
Amy & Chris
March 2018 Newsletter
2018 St. Patty's Day Kiss Race Results
Kyle M 1:04:11
Charlie B 1:04:25
Rusty M 1:07:55
Jim F 1:09:10
Vic S 1:10:11
Tim J & Jim P Short course 3+ miles
Paddle for the Bay - Benefit for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Saturday, August 7
Events: Fun Paddle (3 miles) and Race (6 miles)
Where: Sarah Constant Beach, Norfolk, Virginia
When: Check-in starts at 7:30am
Fun Paddle and Race start: 9:00 am
Organizers: Mid-Atlantic Paddlers Assoc. and the City of Norfolk
Registration: Download registration form (see Handouts below)
or
Register electronically on eteamz http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1874708
Want to do more?: Collect pledges from the community. Pledge form included with Handout.