Join us on Saturday May 16th between 11 am and 3 pm for a celebration of Lewes’ maritime history! Free and open to the public, there will be an opening ceremony at 11 am to recognize National Maritime Day, acknowledge our Overfalls members who have recently passed over the bar, to announce our 2026 education
On June 4th, 1938, LV-118 was christened in East Boothbay, Maine and was then named Cornfield in recognition of the lightship station at Cornfield Point where she would first be assigned. Sometimes referred to as the ship's birthday, a ship’s christening is when it is launched and first touches the water. Members and Volunteers
Introduction to fishing! Learn how to fish from the public docks on the Lewes Canal, bait a hook, retrieve a fish gently, fishing etiquette, learn of resources available relative to paddle sports, beach rentals and fishing from CHSP pier. Supervised fishing from the city docks & casting contest (accuracy) on grass & a life jacket
Learn about the history of sailing and the history of sailing in the Delaware bay. Board three beautiful yachts that compete in local and open ocean races. Meet three of the top sailors in the state, including one of the most impressive female sailors in the country. Hear about how sails are raised and lowered
Knots are used for sailing, rock climbing, camping, trucking, boating, fishing, surgery, decorating and many more different activities. They can be made from a variety of different materials such as rope, cord, twine, yarn, and thread. Participants will each receive a 3’ piece of sailboat line to learn knots and to take
219 Pilottown Road
P.O. Box 413
Lewes, Delaware 19958
Phone: (302) 644-8050
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