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The Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) is the nonprofit expert in Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration. They’re restoring the Bay’s native oyster population by building sanctuary reefs, rebuilding public fishery reefs, supporting the aquaculture (oyster farming) industry, recycling oyster shell, and getting the public involved through hands-on volunteering and events.
Chesapeake Conservancy is a non-profit organization based in Annapolis, Maryland and are pushing for the Chesapeake Bay to be the next US National Park! They are a team of conservation entrepreneurs. They believe that the Chesapeake is a national treasure that should be accessible for everyone and a place where wildlife can thrive. They use technology to enhance the pace and quality of conservation, and we help build parks, trails and public access sites.
Waterkeepers Chesapeake fights for clean water and a healthy environment by supporting Waterkeepers throughout the Chesapeake and coastal regions as they protect their communities, rivers, and streams from pollution.
Founded in 1997, Kent Island Outrigger Canoe Club is located at the beautiful Kent Island Yacht Club. One of the first outrigger clubs on the East coast, legend has it that while awaiting shipment of the first canoe, KIOCC members learnt stroke technique while perched on bar stools!
Over the years, KIOCC have competed extensively in races along the East coast from Massachusetts to Florida and also as far away as California and Hawaii.
The KIOCC 'O'hana' (family) embraces the Hawaiian Spirit of 'Imua' (onward) 'Lokahi' (in unity), which is important for a successful team ethos, in and out of the canoe.
KIOCC endeavors to promote, teach and compete in the sport of outrigger paddling while advocating for the protection and restoration of The Chesapeake Bay and is excited to join together with Bay Paddle and partners in this mission.
Throughout the Season, both, new, recreational and experienced paddlers are invited to enjoy their gorgeous waters surrounding Kent Island Yacht Club.
On September 26, 2020, I became the 1st person to stand up paddle board the entire length of the Chesapeake Bay. I did it over 9 days in order to raise money for Oyster Recovery Partnership.
Very few people have ever travelled the length of the Bay on any vessel much less on a 14’ paddleboard.
It was an unforgettable experience. I was in some of the most spectacular and remote parts of the Bay, areas most boats can’t get to because of the depth. I felt like an explorer navigating uncharted territory.
I decided very soon after I needed to keep the Bay Paddle going and grow it. More people should experience the same journey and more needs to be done to protect our national treasure. That’s the mission of the Bay Paddle.
