CODA Vermont 2025 (30).

CODA : Vermont at last:  the last of the Champlain Canal.

27 May 2025 

Chipman's Point Marina, Orwell, Vermont

Vermont symbol still stands after many decades.  This farm refuses to die. The roof made of Vermont slate is incredible.  I have been going by this barn for 50 years.

Marc-  We had a wonderful day overall.  It started with a fantastic breakfast with fellow boaters at "Mama's" restaurant.  It is a family place with great rustic decor (farm boards).  Coda, and most every other boat left Fort Edward today in two flotillas.  The first flotilla of 9 boats left very early (6:30) for an expected 08:00 opening.  The second flotilla (including Coda) left the docks at 09:00 expecting to find the first flotilla long gone.  They were still waiting to get through the locks when we arrived.  It was much calmer in the second flotilla of boats locking through.

All went very well in the Canal until our engine overheated after going through Lock 9.  One of the small powerboats, following behind us from Pennsylvania and doing the Great Loop solo, offered to tow us.  He towed us from Lock 9 to Lock 11 until we could tie up to the entry wall.  Will and I then set to work replacing the impeller on the water pump and blowing out the water intake line.  The intake line was completely blocked.  Everything worked great afterward.  We had a beautiful trip 20 miles up Lake Champlain to Chipman's Point.

The long face dock at Fort Edward after the second flotilla left.  Our friend Dorothy's Beneteau 423 sits all alone where there were 15 boats only a few hours before. 

Will at the helm.

Coda being towed up the Champlain Canal.

Arriving at Whitehall.

20 miles north of Lock 12 at Whitehall is Chipman's Point where we hope to have the mast raised.

Chipman's Point Marina main building.