Reviews from Philippe Torres (2)

Anchorage Review for Spoon Bay - Valcour Island

Reviewed by: Philippe Torres on Dec 17, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.8'

This is a great anchorage on the broad lake. It is well protected from the prevailing wind (S, SW) and the bottom offers uniform holding during the season (little bottom growth to foul your anchor late in the summer). During the busy months of summer, best to arrive early (around 1400 hours) to get the best spots at the bottom of the bay otherwise, you will be left more exposed to the winds. Going ashore to take advantage of the Valcour Island trails is but an easy dinghy ride, less than 3 minutes. Surprisingly large anchorage grounds so it accommodates many boats.

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Marina Review for Treadwell Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Philippe Torres on Aug 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.8'

Rating: 5

Treadwell Bay Marina is one of the very best marinas on Lake Champlain. For starters, it is a safe marina providing excellent protection form the prevailing and most other winds that sometimes blow quite hard on Lake Champlain. Even with verhy strong southerlies, once in the marina (in fact even in the approaching channel), the wind dies down and manoeuvres are very easy to perform, either for service operations or to slip into one of the permanent or transient slips. The service is impeccable: I had many service projects performed on my Hunter 426DS, mechanical and rigging and the results were outstanding. The staff is friendly and always eager to help out. Treadwell Bay Marina is also conveniently located 10 miles north of Plattsburgh, NY, where you will find all kinds of amenities, stores, restaurants and services. Also worth mentioning: the marina is located rigth on the broad lake section of Lake Champlain, offering sailing possibilities including a 4 hours sail to Burlington VT.

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