The Gathering at Rehoboth Bay/Cape Henlopen

Instructors: Jeff Atkins, Mike Hamilton, Rick Wiebush

The idea behind the series of “Gatherings” is simply for paddlers to come together for a long weekend of learning, community, and fun. We’ve held gatherings in multiple locations (Tangier, Chincoteague, Onancock, etc.), but this will be the first time we’ve done it at Rehoboth Bay near Cape Henlopen. We’ve reserved Camp Arrowhead as a base. (That’s where the Delmarva Paddler’s Retreat is always held). It’s a pretty place, with easy access to a variety of venues, and very affordable housing options.

There will be flat water and rough water trips and classes offered each day so this event is appropriate for everyone. You can do a trip one day, take a skills class the next day or mix and match any way you want.  Paddling venues include Cape Henlopen, the Delaware and Rehoboth bays, Ocean City, MD, Little Assawoman Bay, Trap Pond State Park, and more. There will be classes in rolling, rough water skills, intermediate skills, Greenland skills, etc.

There will be a mix of housing options including tenting, 6 – 8 person bunk cottages, and a small 3 BR house. The cost is $295 + housing (housing at Camp Arrowhead is $35/night. Off-site rental houses and motels are really expensive at that time of year.