07/18/2026
Group invite for Lewes-Rehoboth canal Monday, 20 July, 9am launch from ramp near the Overfalls lightship in Lewes.
Lewes breakwater low tide is at 7:59am, so we'll have a near slack and following tide with us all the way to take out at Oyster House RD. Temperature is forecast mid to high 70's, wind easterly at 7-9mph.
I can stage one vehicle at the take out to serve as a shuttle for three additional kayakers. As people sign on we may need backup. Some may want to continue on to Tower Rd bayside beach or Mulberry Knoll.
Note: Smoke from Canadian and midwest wildfires may deteriorate air quality to a point at which we may want to consider cancelling. I will update Saturday evening, both shuttle needs and AQ decision.
It's roughly eight miles to the scheduled take out or 11 miles to Tower rd. or Mulberry Knoll for experienced paddlers who have arranged transportation.
A word about canal safety and boat etiquette. Wearing your PFD at all times is required. BringLots of pleasure craft use the canal during the season, weekdays less so, but always give way to power boats. They're travelling the middle, so paddling along a bank is sensible, besides that's where most of the action is anyway.
There's no fee for this paddle. Tips cheerfully accepted!