7/25/2010 KINGSLAND BAY TO SHELBURNE BAY, VT (LAKE CHAMPLAIN)

We awoke to glass-like waters and beautiful, clear skies this morning. After breakfast, Dan and Mike took a little swim and replaced one set of zincs then took off for a couple hours of fishing. Barbara and I had a really relaxing morning; lounging on deck, watching boats come and go and spying on the nearby Osprey nest and the activity there.

OSPREY

By mid-afternoon the guys had returned, lunch was done and it was time for the Wragas to head back to their truck and trailer at Chipman Point. We waved them off and prepared to pull up anchor ourselves.

THE "FISHER GODS" RETURN AGAIN

ADIOS

By the time we pulled out of our sheltered cove, the wind had picked up and the lake was fraught with white capped waves. As the day progressed, we saw winds gusts to 29 knots and the U.S. Coast Guard issued a small craft warning. Holy Cow!! There was spray reaching the helm window!

WE WERE A "ROCKIN AND A ROLLIN"

STORMY SKIES

As we neared our destination we were welcomed by the beautiful Shelburne Inn then the sight of Burlington. As we rounded Shelburne Point and spied Redrock, the waters and wind died down instantly. We passed Shelburne Shipyard and proceeded to anchor in the next cove, joining the numerous others seeking shelter for the night.

SHELBURNE INN

NEARING SHELBURNE POINT WITH BURLINGTON IN THE DISTANCE

Dan amused himself by catching little bass off the back deck. Who needs a fishing boat?

THE FIRST CATCH OF THE EVENING

The rising moon filled the eastern skies as night approached and we settled in for a calm and cozy night.