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Champlain
Canal -- Historical attractions
Today, the Champlain Valley is known for its natural beauty, however,
for a vital part of America's history, it was an area known for it's strategic
importance. This website promotes the terrific waterfront recreation with
an emphasis on the Revolutionary history that lines the shores. Go
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Source: Champlaincanal.org
Activity Calendar for Lake Champlain Basin Program
Learn about outdoor activities that are not only fun (program employees
will entertain with nature / wild life information) and benefits the ecology
of our lake. Go
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Source: LCBP.com
Fact
sheet on Blue / Green Algae
This fact sheet will help you differentiate blue / green algae from other
types of algae. There are several good pictures. Also provides contact
information if you'd like more information, or would like to report a
bloom. Go
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Source: Burlington Eco-Information
VT
Department of Health on Algae Blooms
The DOH's press release on the possible presence of toxic algae blooms
on Lake Champlain. As the press release notes, it is impossible to determine
if algae blooms are producing toxins -- some blooms are harmless, some
are deadly -- so they council keeping children and pets away from all
algae. Go
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Source: VT Department of Health
How
to Lock-Through
It takes approximately 20 minutes to "lock through" -- that
is to go through the lock cycle from start to finish. However, more than
3 boats may cause it to be slower as the Lock Master must keep things
orderly. Go
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Source: NY State Canal System authority
The
adventures of "Cap'm Woody" in the Champlain Canal
Pictures and amusing narration are plentiful on the personal webpage of
Cappie Woody -- as he takes his catamaran from NYC to Lake Champlain.
The trip is broken into two sections: From NYC to the Catskills and the
Catskills to Lake Champlain. Be sure to check them both out by following
the link at the bottom of the page. Go
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Source: Cap'm Woody
A
Guide to the Lower Hudson River
While this is a little out of the region traditionally featured on this
website, I have included links to the Lower Hudson River at an individual's
request. And since many people are discovering the beauty of the canal
system, it seemed like an enriching addition. Go
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Source: Clearwater.org
Hudson
Trip: two canoeists paddle from headwaters to NYC
This trip sounds like the watery equivalent of planes, trains and automobiles,
as these two gentlemen used a variety of watercraft to navigate the Hudson
River from the head waters to NYC. It took them 16 days, and you can read
16 articles on what and who they encountered on the way. Bonus:
Gives the names of the lock keepers in the lower Champlain Canal section.
Go
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Source: Times Union
The
Boater's Guide to the Hudson River Estuary
This guide includes a Listing of Marinas and Launch Sites on the Hudson
Estuary. Unfortunately, it does not provide contact numbers. It does provide
information related to the water quality of the river. Go
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Source: Marist College Library
Trip
log of one boat's adventure up the Hudson
If you are planning your own trip up the Hudson, you will get a good idea
of the time needed by reading this log. Of course, everyone has a different
idea of how far to go each day, so this is a rough guide at best. Go
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Source: Jim Clark
Canal
Maps of NY waterways
With marinas clearly marked, this map is a great start to planning your
vacation. Go straight to the Champlain
Canal section map and have fun on your non-road, road trip.
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Source: NY State Canal System authority
Marinas
on the NY State Canal system
Lists of publically and privately operated marinas along the 524 miles
of New York's Canal System. Go
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Source: NY State Canal System authority
Marinas
from NYC to the Catskills
Complete with charts, and contact list (including phone numbers, months
open and the VHF channel monitored), these pages cover marinas on the
Lower Hudson river. Although the charts also state it, it bears repeating
that boaters should have proper charts to use in navigation. Go
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Source: BoatersAlmanac
HYDROPLANE
Information
Are you a power boating enthusiast? I wonder if you went to the
Lake Champlain Hydroplane Race that took place on the Burlington Waterfront
June 30 - July 1st. LakeChamplain.com was there as an event sponsor. We
gathered together many websites that had great information for novice
and enthusiast alike. Go
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Source: LakeChamplain.com
On
the water in Vermont
:The State of Vermont limits what types and sizes of boats are allowed
on Vermont's lakes, ponds and resevoirs. This is to prevent environmental
damage and to protect lakefront inhabitants from heavy traffic and noise
from boats. View the management restrictions. Go
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Source: Boatsafe.com
Boat
Launches offering access to Lake Champlain on the New York side
Looking for a place to launch another summer of fun? Look no further than
this long list organized alphabetically. Go
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Source: NYS DEC
Terminology
of the boat
Every place on a boat has its own special name. If someone yelled to you
to fend off abeam to port would you know where to stand? Knowing the proper
terms is a part of boat safety. If your nautical know-how is shakey, this
is the premier place to go. Go
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Source: Boatsafe.com
LakeNet
2000
The goal of the LakeNet 2000 conference was to draw attention to Lake Champlain
as an important recreation and environmental feature for our area. This
report on the conference proceedings contains information on strategies
being implemented to protect our beautiful lake. Go
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Source: LakeNet2000
Regattas & Events Summer
2001
What's afloat this summer? Learn about sailing
events being held on Lake Champlain this summer. Go
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Source: Lake Champlain Sailing Center
Old George's Sailing Page
Read the log Mr. Adams wrote about the Lake
Champlain 4 day sail abord the GeoDotCalm (the "Geo"). Great
fun to read and could be the basis for another adventure. Go
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Source: George Adams
Sailboat racing on Lake Champlain
A very complete looking listing for sailboat
racing organizing bodies around the Lake. Lists contact names, e-mail
addresses, and fleets. Go
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Source: Harborwatch
Boat Safe Kids
If you are taking your children out on the
water this summer, I strongly encourage you to visit this kid-centric
and terrific website. Children can ask questions and get replies that
are both informative and (generally) easily understandable by young children.
The interactive Life-Jacket Tic-Tac-Toe game is a nice fun touch.
Go
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Source: Boatsafe.com
Yahoo Club: Small Sailing
Boats in New England
This online community doesn't see that much
traffic as yet. It seems to function best as a crew or boat locator. However,
the opportunity to talk to people in our area holds promise. Go>>
Source: Noah Smith
Yahoo Club: Sailing Online
Quite a large and active community with
900 members.
Source: Yahoo.com
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