We’ve assembled a group of links we’ve found useful while cruising Lake Champlain. We hope you’ll find them as helpful as we do!
Weather & Water Quality
Lake Marine Forecast — Latest marine forecast for Lake Champlain
Blue Green Algae Tracker — Vermont Department of Health monitoring of algae levels
NOAA Seven-day Forecast — Standard seven-day forecast for Charlotte, Vermont
Lake Graphical Forecast — NOAA provides a color-coded forecast for wind and wave conditions the length of Lake Champlain
Wind Data at Diamond Island — Real-time wind direction and speed at Diamond Island in 15-minute increments
Lake Level and Temperature — Data for this year and average, minimum, maximum values for Lake Champlain on any date.
Lake Advocacy Groups
The Lake Champlain Committee — LCC is dedicated to protecting Lake Champlain’s environmental integrity and recreational resources for this and future generations through science-based advocacy, education and collaborative action.
Lake Champlain Basin Program — LCBP coordinates and funds efforts to benefit the lake’s water quality, fisheries, wetlands, wildlife, recreation and cultural resources, in partnership with government agencies from New York, Vermont and Québec, private organizations, local communities and individuals.
Boating Safety Course
Online Course — Online course that satisfies the Vermont requirement for boater safety education certificate
US Sailing
Click to join US Sailing at a discount on our dedicated DIYC US Sailing Page
Federal & State Resources
Vermont State Boating Handbook — State regulations; excellent reference booklet. PDF Version
US Coast Guard — Home page for the United States Coast Guard
Burlington Coast Guard — Website for the Coast Guard’s Northern New England Sector
Local Notice to Mariners — Weekly US Coast Guard notices affecting Lake Champlain
Navigation Rules — Inland and international navigation rules
Chart No. 1 — NIMA Nautical Chart Symbols, Abbreviations, and Terms
Boating Clubs
Lake Champlain Yacht Club in Shelburne, Vt.
Malletts Bay Boat Club in Colchester, Vt.
Diamond Island Yacht Club in Charlotte, Vt.
Miscellaneous
Animated Knots — Great site for learning to tie knots; very clever