A Sight To See

We were exploring on Lake Champlain a couple of days ago, having launched the Sea Fox at Westport and traveled up to Split Rock Point (NY), Kingsland Bay (VT), and checked out all the moored boats at Point Bay Marina (the marina in VT that we found by land recently). On the way back to the launch ramp we spotted the 88 ft. Lois McClure heading south on the New York side of the lake, so we headed over to see it as it was being towed 'on the hip' by its tugboat, which is its only propulsion.

This full size replica of an1862 class sailing canal boat was built in Burlington, VT. We watched the progress over the years and were on hand when they launched her. It now travels throughout NY, VT and into Canada inviting the public onboard to learn the history of the boat, shipping during that period and the surrounding areas. What a great sighting, knowing we witnessed its launching along the Burlington waterfront way back in 2004. It is hard to believe it was that long ago. To read more about this canal boat click HERE for their website.