The Lake Champlain Thread...

Wow! That IS a drag. I have enjoyed the lack of fees and the liberal hours of operation the past two years. Maybe they will wave the speed limits so you can make up the lost time.:wink:

We got caught in the locks operating once an hour on the hour last fall due to low water levels. It kind of stiffened up our schedule a bit but wasn't too bad. The limited hours will take a bit more planning to deal with.

Work on your schedule and come on up anyways. You'll love it!


Frank
 
We're thinking about not going to the Finger Lakes, And stick with just the Lake champlain trip. Time will tell.:smt021
 
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WW - Glad to hear you're still planning the trip. It's an amazing cruising experience - don't let the canal changes stop you.
 
Here we come !!. We'll see you guys in july .The Admiral said Lets go. We'll spend 1 week up there
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Who's buying the beers ??
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When we get there.. :smt001
 
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Gas or beer? Gas or beer? That's a tough one these days... I guess I could swing a round or two :grin:. Come on up and we'll figure something out. Give me some more specific dates and I'll try to scare up some local flavor for ya...


Frank
 
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Frank, We're heading out on the june 29 . We should be there by the july 4 or sooner. :thumbsup: .The first round is on us.
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keep us posted on the fees and reduced hours when you guys start boating. I'd like to hear how much of a PITA it is. I was going to plan a trip up north but to have to stop 3 hours before it gets dark is a little... rude?
 
Winter's starting to loose it's hardy grip! Westport this afternoon. A few more 50/60 degree days, and we'll get rid of that stuff.

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And from Burlington at the Breakwater. But, you'll want your warm furry slippers for sure!
THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN LAKE LEVEL AT THE KING STREET FERRY DOCK IN BURLINGTON
WAS 98.32 FEET...AND THE WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 34 DEGREES.
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Mike - don't let the new deal with the canal stop you - seriously. It's an incredible trip. And it just means the beer starts flowin' earlier - and I owe you one or four on the new vessel when you're passing through my area (where you'll want to overnight anyway before forging towards the locks).

TurtleTone said:
keep us posted on the fees and reduced hours when you guys start boating. I'd like to hear how much of a PITA it is. I was going to plan a trip up north but to have to stop 3 hours before it gets dark is a little... rude?
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The canal fees are what they are. Pretty small potatoes in the big picture. As far as the reduced hours, I don't like to travel much more than 4-6 hours a day anyways. I'm there to kick back and enjoy the trip. If I wanted to "get there" I'd drive (or take the Donzi). You just need to do a bit more planning...

Shelburne Bay is free of ice :smt038 and the temps. are headed for the 50s so I'll be out there this weekend in the fishboat. :grin::grin::grin:

Come on up! You'll love it! :thumbsup:


Frank
 
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Red Stripe said:
Mike - don't let the new deal with the canal stop you - seriously. It's an incredible trip. And it just means the beer starts flowin' earlier - and I owe you one or four on the new vessel when you're passing through my area (where you'll want to overnight anyway before forging towards the locks).
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so when are you dropping the new baby in the water?
 
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so when are you dropping the new baby in the water?
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Shakedown is this weekend! I'll be staying on board Saturday through Monday. Captain's orientation part I on Saturday. Land delivery to my home port is scheduled for the 24th. I'm not at all excited. When do you make the trip to Port Washington?

Speaking of splashing, separate subject that you'll appreciate. When your friend spills his vodka cranberry into your Macbook Pro while you're showing him pictures of your new boat, it's good to know that Tekserve has a comprehensive "spill service" firmly in place. Dropped it off this morning. Minimum seven days. Ugh.
 
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yeah, I can tell you're not too excited.

I'm just waiting for the bottom to be painted and then she's in. I think i'm going to hang on the hudson for a couple of weeks to see if I can catch a few of those striped bass heading up the river. Then I'll head over to the sound and see how much money I can spend at the tiki bar, which will probably be a lot less than the fuel dock.

Tekserve is great. I've had several computers serviced there, mostly for free... I do work for several of the techs there and they hook me up.

take lots of pics this weekend and share them with the rest of us.
 
From the NWS

THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN LAKE LEVEL AT THE KING STREET FERRY DOCK IN BURLINGTON
WAS 100.42 FEET...AND THE WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 36 DEGREES.

...the Hazard Of Cold Water Boating...

The National Weather Service /nws/ In Burlington Vermont Urges
Extreme Caution When Boating...canoeing...or Kayaking During The
Spring When Water Temperatures Typically Remain Dangerous Cold In
The Event Of A Capsize. After A Long North Country Winter...thoughts
Naturally Turn Toward Warm Weather Recreational Activities. The
First Warm Days Of Spring Often Attract Boaters And Other
Recreational Enthusiasts To The Many Beautiful Lakes...rivers...and
Streams Across Vermont And Northern New York.

Those Venturing Out On Area Lakes And Rivers Need To Be Aware Of The
Dangers Posed By Low Water Temperatures. On Pleasantly Warm And Dry
Days In April And May...it Is Easy To Overlook The Fact That The
Temperature Of The Water Is Much Slower To Respond To The Change Of
Season And Warms Much More Slowly Than The Air Temperature. Rivers
Are Often Still Affected By Runoff From Melting Snow From Mountain
Summits. Lakes Continue To Upwell Cold Water From Below Until A
Temperature Of 39 Degrees Fahrenheit...and Then Increase In
Temperature Slowly Based On Amount And Days Of Sunshine...near
Surface Air Temperature...and The Size Of The Body Of Water. On Lake
Champlain...climate Records Indicate That Surface Water Temperatures
Are Typically In The Upper 30s In Late April...and Only Rise Into
The 40s During May.

Immersion In Cold Water Can Become Life Threatening Very Quickly.
Should Your Craft Capsize...hypothermia In Waters With Temperatures
In The Upper 30s And 40s Can Occur In Just A Matter Of Minutes.
Because Water Conducts Body Heat Away 26 Times Faster Than Air Of
The Same Temperature...the Cold Water Rapidly Causes Extremities To
Become Numb...weakening The Ability Of Muscles To Work Effectively.
Tragically...several Individuals Have Lost Their Lives On North
Country Rivers And Lakes In Recent Years...drowning In The Very Low
Water Temperatures Of Early May.

The Nws Urges The Following Safety Measures To Protect Yourself And
Maximize Your Enjoyment Of Area Waterways:

Consider Postponing Small Craft Boating Activities Until Water
Temperatures Become Warmer In Late Spring And Summer.

If You Do Choose To Boat...canoe...or Kayak In April Or May...wear A
Dry Suit Appropriate For Water Temperatures In The High 30s And 40s.

Wear All Recommended Protective Gear To Guard Against The Cold Water
In The Event Of An Accident Or Capsize.

Remember...no Matter The Season...when You Are On The Water Always
Wear Your Life Jacket.
 
Warning!!!!!

I alerted the Coast Guard yesterday to a boat lift that the ice took out from someone's shore earlier this winter, and when the ice melted, promptly dropped it down, out near the channel between Alburgh and Rouses Point. Approximate Location last seen at is ... 44°57'43.04"N 73°20'9.99"W This is out near the channel on the VT side. My father tied an orange detergent bottle with line on it this winter in hopes it would be visible when it eventually sank. Also so snowmobilers could see it this winter. (it's corner posts were approx. 4' above the ice at the time). The coast guard had put in a request to go see if they could locate and retrieve it.

-Garth
 
Thanks Garth for the warning and to your father for marking it. I hate it when people let stuff go out with the ice. I have marked countless hazards over the years.

As far as cold water boating I'm heading out in about an hour...

See ya on the water,
Frank
 
I'm jealous!!!! I want to go out, but I'm afraid of all the debris! I was talking with a coworker, he said there were a lot of trees/stumps/blocks of wood from the blowdown last summer that blew thru Grand Isle. Be careful out there!

My boat's all ready to go.

I think this lift is probably from a canadian's camp, so they don't know it's missing yet. Or if they do, they may not have any clue where it is.

-Garth
 
Took the fish boat out from the south end of Shelburne Bay and headed out around Shelburne Point into the broad lake and then towards Burlington. There was very little debris for this time of year. The water is high but we have only had a slow melt. If we get an extended warm period to melt the snow in the mountains or a bunch of rain to make the rivers run hard this will change for sure. I went up the LaPlatte River and there is lots of stuff you don't want floating around out there jammed up but ready to go with a bit of river flow... Keep your eyes open and be safe.


See ya on the water,
Frank
 
I was down on the Burlington waterfront last night, beautiful night on the waters edge. I counted 3 boats out on the lake, 1 actually headed into Shelburne bay as the sun was setting. Earlier I'd seen 2 ranger type fishing boats up in Mallet's Creek.

I also saw lots of debris floating everywhere though! I'll give it at least a week or so more.
 
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