Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Association

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Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Association CAPCA is a professional organization for Coast Guard-licensed captains across the Chesapeake Bay and along the Atlantic coast.

Our captains operate charter boats, tour boats, survey and tow vessels, and ocean-going ships.

Nov 7th, Saturday, CPR/AED & First Aid for Boaters!
09/28/2026

Nov 7th, Saturday, CPR/AED & First Aid for Boaters!

09/26/2026

We need volunteers to man the CAPCA Annapolis Boat Show booth on 10/11! If you're a Captain and a CAPCA member, get in touch! You'll get free admission to the show.

Nov 16 & 17, a CAPCA Member ONLY captain's license renewal course will be available at Annapolis School of Seamanship! S...
09/14/2026

Nov 16 & 17, a CAPCA Member ONLY captain's license renewal course will be available at Annapolis School of Seamanship! Stay tuned for how to register.

The Annapolis School of Seamanship is dedicated to educating and empowering mariners with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed, safe decisions when operating and maintaining a vessel. Our courses will enhance your confidence level, strengthen your skills, and make you a safer, more in...

Offshore Satellite Communications and Data, 9/28.An expert on this topic, Captain Russ Matijevich, has just returned fro...
09/14/2026

Offshore Satellite Communications and Data, 9/28.

An expert on this topic, Captain Russ Matijevich, has just returned from sailing his boat Widow-maker in the Annapolis to Bermuda Race. He will be ready to answer all your Starlink and related questions on Zoom.

Free, open to members and non-members!

Offshore Satellite Communications and Data An expert on this topic, Captain Russ Matijevich, has just returned from sailing his boat Widow-maker in the Annapolis to Bermuda Race. He will be ready to...

09/05/2026

The Triple Crown of Skipjack Racing: Three opportunities in September to view traditional Chesapeake workboats under full sail.
📸Walter Cooper

July 27th, 6:45-8:30pm @ Rugby Hall Community Beach Pavilion. CAPCA present: Oyster Farming with David Tucker and Bart J...
07/16/2026

July 27th, 6:45-8:30pm @ Rugby Hall Community Beach Pavilion. CAPCA present: Oyster Farming with David Tucker and Bart Jaeger!

CAPCA will host David Tucker and Bart Jaeger, who will talk about Oyster Gardening. The meeting will be held at the Rugby Hall Community Beach and Marina, which is among the oyster gardens on the...

07/12/2026

Grants are available to nonprofits delivering sailing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, and surfing opportunities for individuals with disabilities and service-disabled veterans, in Maryland. APPLICATION WINDOW: JULY 8 TO AUGUST 7.

đź“·Will Keyworth, courtesy of Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating

06/08/2026
One of the most misunderstood (yet most important) facets of operating a vessel!
06/08/2026

One of the most misunderstood (yet most important) facets of operating a vessel!

Much has been written on the subject of the Rules of the Road. I will focus on the inland rules since they apply to the Chesapeake Bay.

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PO Box 3067
Annapolis, MD
21403

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