We have assembled a group of links which we find useful while cruising Lake Champlain. We hope you will find them as helpful as we do.
Weather
Lake Marine Fcst - Latest marine forecast for Lake Champlain
Wind & Temperature Fcst - Three day fcst in 3 hour increments of weather, temperature, dewpoint, wind speed & direction, etc
Federal
US Coast Guard - Home page for the United States Coast Guard
Navigation Rules - Inland and International Navigation Rules
Local Notice to Mariner - Weekly US Coast Guard notices impacting Lake Champlain
Light List Volume I - US Coast Guard list of navigation Aids
Coast Pilot 6 - Volume 6 of the USCG coast pilot. Chapter 14 covers the Lake Champlain area
Chart No 1 - NIMA Nautical Chart Symbols, Abbreviations, and Terms
Charts On Line - On line charts - fun to check at home (or at work?) Lake Champlain => 14781 thru 14784
NOAA Booklet Charts - Printable online charts from NOAA - Lake Champlain is in the "Great Lakes" section
Animated Knots - Great site to teach you to tie knots - very clever
Vermont
Burlington Coast Guard - This is the site for the US Coast Guard Station located in Burlington Vermont
Vermont Boating Handbook - This is the Vermont State Boating Handbook -an excellent reference
Local
Port Captains Several WVSPS members are USPS Port Captains who have volunteered to provide boating information to other Squadron Members regarding Lake Champlain and adjacent waters. Telephone numbers are available in the USPS Port Captains Guide. (USPS Members only)
Yacht Clubs There are several Yacht Clubs on Lake Champlain including the Lake Champlain Yacht Club in Shelburne, the Mallets Bay Boat Club in Mallets Bay, and the Royal Savage Yacht Club in Charlotte
Champlain Power Squadron Our Friends on the East Coast of the Adirondacks in New York. Check out their District 2 links page for many useful Lake Champlain links.
Marinas and Commercial
Essex Marina - Essex, NY
Point Bay Marina - Charlotte, VT
Shelburne Shipyard - Shelburne, VT
Westport Marina - Westport, NY
Willsboro Bay Marina - Willsboro, NY