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Broadkill Canoe and Kayak race info
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10 Things to Remember Seakayaking
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Beckman's Boatique and Repair Shop
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Thanks to Christina G. Weaver of Ocean View for the following poem. Kayak Convert Paddle away Any direction My choice Push the air Pull the tide Get the rhythm Work the shoulders Turn the arms Inhale power Exhale fatigue Welcome splashes Savor the salt of Sweat Celebrate strain
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Canary Creek at junction of
Roosevelt Inlet, Lewes-Rehoboth Canal and Broadkill River. Enter creek under
low beam bridge at early low tide; plenty of time for cruising or nature
watching. Amazing variety of wildfowl and marine critters. The bridge is
just is some 100 ft. from Coast Guard station- University of Delaware
Marine/Earth Studies campus is to the left of foreground. credit: JuneRose Futcher, "JR" |
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Lewes-Rehoboth Canal from
Freeman's Bridge- looking east-Cape Henlopen State Park. Just a paddle down
canal to Lewes downtown area. It is a pleasant journey. (you can launch
right at the Lewes Boat Ramp-ed.) credit: JuneRose Futcher, "JR" |
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This section of the Broadkill River meets Rt. 1 at about the
half-way mark between Lewes and Milton.
Kayaking the Broadkill (in Lewes) requires skill and stamina and
is recommended for experienced kayakers. Entering the river at Roosevelt
Inlet (Lewes) needs timing with the tidal cycle. The current has
swift speed and wind conditions often combine adding surface current in
either direction of ebb and flood. Expect seaward and inbound boating
traffic and at entry area.
Oyster Rocks Rd, a few miles north of Lewes off Rt. I is a remote area and
the launching terrain is intentionally natural and rugged (controls
excessive power boat launching.) Expect periodic power boat traffic.
Milton public launch in Milton proper features easy launching. The upriver
tidal current is significantly slower and therefore welcoming to the
novice.
Brilliant sunsets and solitude are promised.
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The entrance to this area only costs $2 at Prime Hook National Wildlife
Refuge near refuge building. Located near Rt. 1 east on Rt. 16, this
kayaking and canoeing venue is recommended for all levels. The cruise is a
peaceful, winding it's away around the acreage in a reasonable time.
The kayaker is my paddling pal. Her name is Mary G.
Recommended during high tide only. Kayaks cut with deep keels can get
stuck in the mud. The surrounding waters also run quite shallow at ebb
tide.
Paddling is reduced to a crawl, but then offers a slow pace appreciation
of the surrounding wetlands, wildlife and nature's aromas.
credit: JuneRose Futcher, "JR"
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Brumley's put in A great place to kayak in the winter is Prime Hook Creek where it enters the western boundary of Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge. A fee of four dollars allows you to put in at Brumley's family park (about two miles north of the rte. 1 and rte. 16 intersection) the westernmost entrance to the Prime Hook canoe and kayak trail. Due to hunting on the refuge, from October 1 to March 15th kayakers are only allowed on the three mile western portion of the seven mile trail. The three mile portion is beautiful going from a river like setting for the first mile into a narrow creek winding through a red maple swamp. The water is shallow, scenery beautiful, and save for the windiest days calm, which equals wonderful winter paddling. John Jacobs Milton Delaware |
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Jeff Evans sent us these photos for the Cape Henlopen Light Houses. Harbor of Refuge Light Breakwater East End Light Launch from the Cape Henlopen State Park |
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