Visit the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum War of 1812 Anchor Raised for Conservation After resting at the bottom of Lake Champlain for over 180 years, a 13-foot anchor from the War of 1812 was raised from Plattsburgh Bay, New York, on Friday, September 11. This composite anchor is approximately 13 feet in size along its […]
by Mark Gardnersunset.jpg (5152 bytes) After last years adventure aboard “Witchcraft” I decided it would be interesting to race on our own boat, “Bark Ode” (Barky) in this event. We left Malletts Bay Friday around 1730 and headed northwest to Plattsburgh in a steady 15-knot breeze. It turned out to be a perfect night for […]
Stage One: “This is going to be one long race!“ Although each class has its own start, it would have been difficult to tell this year’s MacDonough from the Lake Champlain Yacht Club’s Ladies Cup which features a mass start. The non-spinnaker class started at 1030 in less than two knots of breeze from the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]