City Of Lewes Canalfront Park Marina And City Dock

City Of Lewes Canalfront Park Marina And City Dock, Delaware, United States

38.7773° N, -75.1402° W

The City of Lewes Canalfront Park Marina and City Dock, situated at 211 Front Street in the heart of Lewes, Delaware, is a testament to the town’s rich maritime heritage. This scenic marina stands at the confluence of history and modern luxury, overlooking the Delaware Bay and the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. Here, the echoes of the past mingle with the vibrant present, as sailors and travelers can dock their vessels in a setting that has been a pivotal point for maritime activity since the 18th century.

The marina is adjacent to the Lightship Overfalls, a historic lightship that once guided vessels into the Delaware Bay and now serves as a museum. Nearby, the Cannonball House Maritime Museum further enriches the experience, offering a glimpse into Lewes’ storied past, including its role in the War of 1812. As you stroll along the marina’s waterfront, you can appreciate the blend of historical significance and contemporary amenities, making it an ideal destination for those who cherish both maritime history and modern comfort. The marina’s strategic location at the mouth of the Delaware Bay ensures it remains a vital hub for sailing and exploration, just as it has been for centuries.

Open to public

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Navigation

Current:Strong

Notes

Enter Roosevelt Inlet off the Delaware Bay. Once through the inlet, turn to port and proceed one mile down the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. The marina will be on the starboard side just after the red lightship named Overfalls. The City Dock is another block further on the starboard side just before the drawbridge. Transient slips have been dredged to 6′ MLW; the City Dock is 8′ MLW although transients in September 2010 are seeing depths lower than 5′ at the dock at low tide. Be very careful and ask about current depths. Note that the bottom at the dock is very soft mud. Depths at the City Dock at high tide seemed to average 12-13 ft during the week of 8/7/2011. Current can be swift especially by the drawbridge where the canal narrows

Dockage

Average price per day:$3.00 per foot LOA per day
Total:18
Type:Floating, T Dock, Wood
LOA Max:200
Dockage depth:7
Accessibility:AC Power 100A, AC Power 30A, AC Power 50A

Notes

The marina offers slips with wooden floating finger piers; the City Dock is a 200′ long wooden floating dock with tie alongside dockage. The marina can accommodate vessels to 55 feet with a 15 foot beam; the City Dock can accommodate vessels to 200 feet with approximately 24 foot beam.As of 8/7/2011, the Canalfront Marina can only accommodate smaller vessels. The City Dock can hold up to four 50 foot vessels, or some combination of lengths, along the 200 foot span. There is no longer a free 3 hour tie up.Hourly rate:Up to 25 feet is $15 per hour.25-35 feet is $20 per hour.Over 35 feet is $35 per hour.The marina has (3) slips to accommodate vessels to 55 feet and (6) slips to accommodate vessels to 25 feet. The City Dock is 200 feet long but can be sectioned off into (4) 50 foot slips as needed.

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