This section provides brief descriptions and usage information.
At the Club — The club's only option is an asphalt ramp for launching boats on trailers. The lake level can vary by up to six feet, from a high of 100 feet above sea level in the spring to a low of 94 feet in late summer or fall. The depth at the end of the ramp can vary accordingly, from about eight feet at high water to about two feet at low water. In addition, the ramp angle is somewhat shallow so it is advisable to have a trailer tongue extender so the trailer may be rolled far enough into the water for the boat to float off. The maximum draft launchable from this ramp is probably about 2.5 to 3.5 feet.
Other Options —
Shelburne Shipyard, located in Shelburne Bay about 1.8 road-miles north of the club, has a travelift and can launch boats of almost any size and draft.
Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center, located on the Burlington waterfront about 4.5 NM north of the club, has a two-ton hoist that can launch trailerable keelboats that have an appropriate lift ring or harness, including J/24s and Etchells.
Main Docks — These docks and fingers were constructed for the club by Shelburne Shipyard in 1997. They are held in place by adjustable chain lengths connected to over twenty strategically-placed concrete mooring blocks. This mooring system is designed to hold the docks in heavy-weather conditions, but is not intended to handle the added weight and windage of members' boats. Please review and abide by club rules as established by the Board of Governors.
[Electrical Hookup Info — will go here.]
South Docks — These docks and fingers are primarily for use by the club's Junior Sailing Program. Members are permitted on the docks, but may not use them for season-long dinghy tie-up.
Dock Rules - see Rules.
2006 Information — Contact Mike Barker at email address: m.barker at madriver dot com
Property — The club is located on 3.7 acres with 600 feet of shoreline; it was purchased as an undeveloped parcel in 1962. Access to the water is by two sets of floating docks and a paved launch ramp. The main dock is accessible by wheelchair.
Unreserved Use — Picnic tables, two charcoal BBQ stands, a gas grill, lounge chairs, and a kids' swingset/slide play area are available, generally on an unreserved first-come basis. Use of these items and open space is subject to club rules.
Reserved Use — Partially-exclusive use of the grounds by members is available on a very limited basis only upon approval in advance by the Board of Governors. Contact the Grounds chair for details.
Grounds Rules — see Rules.
2006 Information — Contact Ulie Holzinger at email address: holzinu at hotmail dot com
Special Anchorage Area — The club obtained from the U.S. Coast Guard the designation of our mooring field as a Special Anchorage Area, and it is so noted on the charts. This designation merely means that boats moored in the SAA are not required to show a light at night. The outer limit of the SAA runs from Collymer Point on the north to the eastern point of Allen Hill on the south.
The Ledge — Those using the harbor for the first time should make special note of the boundaries of the rocky ledge at the outer edge of mooring area. Note that it is wide as well as long. If unsure of the boundaries, have a knowledgeable member point them out.
Mooring Assignments — see attachment links below.
Harbor and Mooring Rules — see Rules.
2006 Information — contact Steve Booth at email: sbooth3031 at aol dot com
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Clubhouse The first clubhouse built on this property in 1963 was demolished at the close of the 1997 season; the present building, designed by member architects, was opened the first week of the 1998 season. The design recalls the open space and canvas covered porch of the very first clubhouse, on the Burlington waterfront, in use from 1888 to 1901. The present building is 2770 sq ft; 4500 sq ft counting the office and patios. (The 1963 building was 1150; 2550 counting a wooden deck.)
Unreserved Use Inside chairs, tables, outside lounge chairs, kitchen facilities, icebox space, fireplace, and open spaces are available, generally on an unreserved first-come basis. Use of these items and spaces is subject to club rules.
Reserved Use Partially-exclusive use of the house by members is available on a very limited basis only upon approval in advance by the Board of Governors. Please check the Calendar link above for availability and contact the House chair for details.
House Rules see Rules.
2006 Information Contact Bob Turneau at email address: turneau at gmvat dot net
Launches/Race Committee Boat
In 1971 the club puchased its first launch for the new site, a new six-passenger black Del Quay double-ender, made in England, with a one-cylinder Sabb (not Saab) diesel engine with reversible pitch propeller. In honor of the long-time secretary/treasurer of the club during its dormant years, the launch was named the Milo C Reynolds, popularly called the Milo. In 1982 Shell Rieley and Bob Schumacher replaced the engine with another Sabb like the original.
In 1983 the club purchased its second launch, a new nine-passenger Quahaug made in Molly's Cove Boat Works, Mattapoisett MA, which by popular choice was named the Nautilus in recognition of the imaginative creations of Jules Verne and Hiram Rickover. [Although not part of the reason for the launch name, it is notable that five of the first seven Ladies Cup Regattas (1888-1894) were won by Nautilus, a Burgess 53 owned by Horatio Hickock.]
In 2005 the club purchased a 1989 Albin 27 Express for use as the club's first race committee boat. In honor of John M Dinse, the person most responsible for the rejuvenation of the club in 1959-62, and who created the first Wednesday-night racing program, the boat was named the J Dinse.
None of these boats are available for general member use, and are to be driven only by authorized members or staff.
Boats
The club owns a rigid-bottom inflatable that is the primary instructors' boat for the Junior Sailing Program. The club also has a multi-purpose Boston Whaler that is used as a mark-setting boat by the Race Committee and as an auxiliary instructors' boat for the JSP. Neither of these boats are available for general member use, and are to be driven only by authorized members or staff.
Dinghies
The club maintains three rowing dinghies that are for limited general member use. Please see club Rules for use limitations and restrictions.
Instructional Sailboats
The club owns a fleet of Flying Juniors and Optimus Dinghies that are primarily for instructional use by the Junior Sailing Program. When not being used by the JSP these boats may be used by adult members and their qualified children, but only after approval and possible check-out by an appropriate club official. Please see club Rules for use limitations and restrictions. Contact the Board member in charge of the JSP or the Boats Chair for more information.
Launch & Boat Rules — see Rules.
2006 Boats Information — Contact Bill Aldrich at email address: willum447 at att dot net
2006 JSP Information — Contact Dorothy Hill at email address: cyuins at aol dot com