• Open Dinghy Sailing

    Sailing & On-Water Rentals
    North Harbor at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

    Get out on the water, enjoy Lake Champlain, and keep your sailing skills fresh! Open Dinghy Sailing offers weekly open hours and dinghy rentals for anyone with prior sailing experience to take one of the Museum’s custom Split-Rock Dinghies out for a turn on the lake. Friends, family, dates, solo sailors – all are welcome to […]

    $40
  • Canceled Whaleboat Wednesdays

    Sailing & On-Water Rentals
    North Harbor at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

    Whaleboat Wednesday is cancelled for June 3. Check back in next week! Try something new on Lake Champlain – go sailing in a custom 29’ whaleboat!   This is a great and one-of-a-kind experience for a group of family, friends, or adventurous coworkers to get out on Lake Champlain in a traditionally-rigged wooden boat. Combining rowing and sailing, these vessels […]

    $60
  • Spring Wave Race 2026

    North Harbor at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

    The spring open-water rowing season for all middle and high school rowing teams ends with this seasonal championship race at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum! Over 100 youth rowers from around […]

    Free
  • Community Fishing Day

    North Harbor at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

    A free day for anglers of all ages to learn about fishing with the Museum and Vermont Fish and Wildlife!   This relaxed day will give you an introduction to fishing regulations (as well as your own copy) and then you’ll be able to spend your time fishing at the Museum’s waterfront. Fishing poles, bait, and other equipment will be available courtesy of Vermont Fish […]

    Free
  • Introduction to Dinghy Sailing for Adults

    North Harbor at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

    Do you want to learn how to sail but never had the time or opportunity? Now is your chance! Adults ages 18 and up can join us for a one-day […]

    $125
  • Flora and Fauna of Lake Champlain

    North Harbor at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

    Come discover the plants and animals of the Lake Champlain watershed! From birds and frogs to trees and reeds, the Champlain basin is home to thousands of unique species both above and below the water. Learn to identify native and invasive species, where they can be found, and how they interact. Join us for an […]

    $25
  • Open Dinghy Sailing

    North Harbor at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

    Get out on the water, enjoy Lake Champlain, and keep your sailing skills fresh! Open Dinghy Sailing offers weekly open hours and dinghy rentals for anyone with prior sailing experience to take one of the Museum’s custom Split-Rock Dinghies out for a turn on the lake. Friends, family, dates, solo sailors – all are welcome […]

    $40
  • Flora and Fauna of Lake Champlain

    North Harbor at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

    Come discover the plants and animals of the Lake Champlain watershed! From birds and frogs to trees and reeds, the Champlain basin is home to thousands of unique species both above and below the water. Learn to identify native and invasive species, where they can be found, and how they interact. Join us for an […]

    $25
  • Canceled Introduction to Dinghy Sailing for Teens

    North Harbor at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

    **This program has been cancelled. Please check out our calendar for additional sailing programs** Calling all adventurous teens! Teens can join us for a one-day introductory sailing class. You'll learn about small boat dinghy sailing in the Museum's custom fleet of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies. Basics include how to sail a small vessel, how to […]

    $125