Planning a trip for 5 familys' with boats

fatlazyless · 02-21-2010, 10:41 AM

Having a good strong argument hovering just over the horizon makes this forum a much better place. Hey, just recall that all the natives became useless drunks once King Kong was captured and hauled off to New York, which left their huge anti-Kong fence un-needed and all the inhabitants with not much to do......ho-hum!

If you was to ask me, I'd say the broads are the perfect spot for a ten-mile long, semi-organized, amateur drag-strip! Spectators in their little boats could chill, out beyond the big orange marker buoys, and watch the action. Sounds like fun..... as seen on u-tube....what's not to like? Good for summer biz-boats-economy-friendlier lake.....it just needs to be a little organized....maybe find a sponsor like J.P. Morgan-Chase or Marriott Hotels who get their name on the big orange buoys.

I'm serious!

VtSteve · 02-21-2010, 11:10 AM

That would indeed be a nice trip. As for Champlain, it varies. On the Vermont side, it's tricky to find places to stay, especially for a larger group such as yours. Commercial development has been limited for many years primarily due to the old railroad tracks. But there are lots of places on the NY side.

Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes could be a nice, but pricey stop. You could certainly fine=d a nice transient slip at one of several large marinas. Treadwell Bay Marina in Plattsburgh NY area is very nice, with a pretty good restaurant. There are camps here on Malletts Bay for rent all summer long. But the lack of any real development for visitors always makes it difficult.

For instance, it's far easier for me to travel to Winni or Lake George to spend a week a a motel/hotel than it is here on Champlain, and I Live on the water. I have no concerns whatsoever about a week at Winni. Many places to stay, and a lot of great people to meet.

02-21-2010, 10:41 AM	#1
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,251 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 314 Thanked 1,120 Times in 827 Posts	Having a good strong argument hovering just over the horizon makes this forum a much better place. Hey, just recall that all the natives became useless drunks once King Kong was captured and hauled off to New York, which left their huge anti-Kong fence un-needed and all the inhabitants with not much to do......ho-hum! If you was to ask me, I'd say the broads are the perfect spot for a ten-mile long, semi-organized, amateur drag-strip! Spectators in their little boats could chill, out beyond the big orange marker buoys, and watch the action. Sounds like fun..... as seen on u-tube....what's not to like? Good for summer biz-boats-economy-friendlier lake.....it just needs to be a little organized....maybe find a sponsor like J.P. Morgan-Chase or Marriott Hotels who get their name on the big orange buoys. I'm serious! __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

02-21-2010, 11:10 AM	#2
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	That would indeed be a nice trip. As for Champlain, it varies. On the Vermont side, it's tricky to find places to stay, especially for a larger group such as yours. Commercial development has been limited for many years primarily due to the old railroad tracks. But there are lots of places on the NY side. Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes could be a nice, but pricey stop. You could certainly fine=d a nice transient slip at one of several large marinas. Treadwell Bay Marina in Plattsburgh NY area is very nice, with a pretty good restaurant. There are camps here on Malletts Bay for rent all summer long. But the lack of any real development for visitors always makes it difficult. For instance, it's far easier for me to travel to Winni or Lake George to spend a week a a motel/hotel than it is here on Champlain, and I Live on the water. I have no concerns whatsoever about a week at Winni. Many places to stay, and a lot of great people to meet.