Lum's Pond State Park
Delaware
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Lums Pond State Park is built around the largest freshwater pond in Delaware. The park features excellent fishing, sports facilities, hiking trails and more on its 1790 acres on the north side of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Lums Pond itself covers 200 acres, and although there is no swimming allowed, boat rentals and fishing provide water-bound recreation in the summer months. A boat launching ramp and two piers allow easy access to the water.
Programs available this year:
Strokes and Rescues
Jump right in, the water’s gorgeous! This full day class goes several steps beyond Primary Strokes. We will introduce the fundamental strokes and topics covered in Primary Strokes, and then continue into safe wet exit and reentry techniques in the second part of the day. You’re ACA or BCU certified instructor will demonstrate and teach several self and assisted reentry methods including T rescues and Bow rescues.
Strokes and Rescues takes place on a protected and calm water body to enhance your learning experience. At the conclusion of this class, you will have been introduced to the fundamental boat control skills you need to be a safe boater.
No experience required
7 hour class, 10:00-5:00 PM $125
Class Dates
August 2, 16, 30
Primary Strokes
In Primary Strokes our ACA and BCU certified instructors will introduce you to fundamental kayaking skills like proper boat and PFD fit, carrying and lifting techniques, efficient forward and reverse strokes, and several maneuvering strokes including sweeps, draws, and rudders. This class takes place in a protected and calm water environment best suited for learning basic strokes.
Class is 4:30-7:30
July 24
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Directions
The class will be taught at Lums Pond State Park, area 1.
From I95 you take 896 south
Turn left onto Howell School Road
Turn right into Lums Pond State Park (about .5 miles) Take the park road until it ends in a parking lot, this should be parking area 1 there is a path down to the pavilion Continue past the pavilion to the water the class will meet at the beach.
A little more about Lums Pond
Before the pond existed, St. Georges Creek flowed through the hardwood forest and was the site of several Native American hunting camps. The creek was dammed in the early 1800's when the C & D canal was built. Water from the pond was used to fill the locks of the canal and power a small mill. This area was first used as a state park in 1963.
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