The Friend Ship cruises through Lake Champlain’s history

Whistling Man Schooner Co. and the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum partner for an educational boat ride.

By: Kyle Neece

Outlets: UVM's Community News Service

Published: August 13, 2026

Words: 744

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship

BURLINGTON — At 4 p.m. on Monday, August 10, Captain Matthew Harrison and deckhand Kendre Guinane finished preparing the sails, placing cushions and checking the engine of the Friend Ship.

The boat heads out on Lake Champlain from the Burlington waterfront every other Monday evening in the summer and fall. The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum partners with Whistling Man Schooner Co. to take passengers …

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