New 40,000 sq.ft building project planned By Chris Costigan By the summer of the prophetic year of 2001, Burlington residents and outside patrons will be visiting a revamped Lake Champlain Basin Science Center. With a prospective construction date to begin some time in the year 2000, the already existing 10,000-sq. ft. complex will be replaced […]
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The Lake Champlain Land Trust (LCLT) is working to acquire and conserve Eagle Mountain in Milton—one of the most beautiful places on Lake Champlain. LCLT Director, Peter Espenshade says, “This 226 acre property contains the highest elevations on the lake and truly stunning views of the Adirondacks, Green Mountains, and lake islands. The land is […]
by Mark Gardner The sixth annual Chiott Marine Challenge was held on Saturday, June 6 in the Burlington Harbor. Thirty boats competed in five classes under the PHRF format. Class B had an excellent turnout with ten boats while Class C had a good showing with eight. The turnout was disappointing in Class A where […]
There is a freshwater fish of such magnificent proportions that even the block busting gargantuan Godzilla would bow in complete and utter appreciation—before devouring it. This prehistoric leftover is the lake sturgeon, an ancient and primitive-looking fish with a cartilage skeleton and a shark-like tail. The lake sturgeon appearance has hardly changed since it first […]
Definitely…A touch of class! by Mark Gardner LCYC Clubhouse The Lake Champlain Yacht Club (LCYC) celebrated its 111th season this past Saturday, May 30 with a dedication of a new clubhouse, designed by a team of club members lead by architects Fritz Horton, Doug Viehmann and Ann Vivian. The new clubhouse replaces the old building […]
The Big Screem A new perspective by Mark Gardner Frankly I was just a bit hesitant to bring up the subject with my wife. Ya know, most wives don’t care much for sailboat racing. Casting caution to the wind, I jumped in with both feet. “Dear”, I began , “How many mothers can say they […]
Access In our opinion…Ken Signorello — Mark Gardner Ask yourself this: Are there people who watch a sailboat go by on Lake Champlain and think, “I’d like to sail”? Unfortunately they either don’t know where to start, can’t afford to buy a boat, or just plain don’t want to. We believe there are a lot […]
The Lake Champlain Committee will be hosting a half-day seminar entitled Protecting Habitat, Protecting Species at Angell College Center, State University of New York in Plattsburgh. The seminar runs from 1300 – 1630 on April 18th. The topics will be the lake basin’s unique habitats and the shelter they provide to plants and animals. It […]
by Chris Costigan Boaters planning to kick back amongst the waves with an alcoholic beverage in hand should do so using discretion. This should be obvious to on-lake boaters navigating Lake Champlain. However, not knowing that a boating while intoxicated (BWI) law exists won’t save you from the long arm of the law. Serving as […]
Cruisers visiting Deep Bay this summer will discover sixty new moorings available for their use. Picking one up will cost $13 per night. Deep Bay is a very popular anchorage on Lake Champlain and is frequented by numerous boats during the summer. Point Au Roche State Park surrounds Deep Bay and is managed by the […]