Lake George Tactical

[Kmolett]

Hello!

Over the years I have been reading reportson the Lake George Tactical that takes place in the fall. I am not sure that it has taken place the last few years or so as I have not seen anything posted. Anyways me and my friends want to get the gear together to attend one of the events. Even if it means a bunch of guys from Utah paddle about on Lake George by ourselves for a week.
I want to build a sailboat. I would like it to be able to be sailed by 2 people and be able to carry say 4 more adults. I want to make it as period correct as I can, but I do need to make it affordable. If this needs I have to use marine plywood instead of solid wood or something like that I can do that. I just want it to be as close to original as possible while allowing me to enjoy the boat and not spend all my time maintaining it.
I have looked with great lust at the Hornet seen here. http://www.spiritof76.net/2003/

I would love to build a boat like that. Or maybe a dory or a whaler or something. If anyone has any info or ideas let me know. I think that our group might try and attend the event in a year or 2 with canoes and in the meantime be working on a sailboat we could possibly have outfitted to go in 2-3 years.

Kevin

[Snapper]

Kevin - The tactical is still alive and well. While I can't (and won't) speak for the English side, it's always been my understanding that it is an "invitation only" event; at least from the standpoint of the French.

I hope that helps. Good luck in making your sailboat and having a great time on the water with it regardless of where you end up.

Take care and until next time...Be well.

snapper

[Kmolett]

Snapper,

Thanks for the info. I don't plan on crashing the party, I would definately open negotiations with the French and the British to see if we could come and participate.

I believe I talked to Damion at one point, but do not now have his email. I believe he was the head of the French forces at one time? I would love to get some more detailed pics of the hornet to give me some ideas on where to go with a sailboat.

Thanks,

Kevin

[Snapper]

In the past few years the French commander has changed a bit. When I was first introduced to the event my milice unit served under Louis Valliquette. Due to work and other reasons Louis wasn't able to attend last year and I never did find out who are "real" commanding officer was supposed to be. Because of that I can't even suggest anyone in particular for you to contact on the French side; although Louis may still be the best person to contact.

Sorry this isn't much help. Good luck on building your boat and until our paths should cross...Be well.

snapper

[Kmolett]

Has this event happened recently? I love liking at all the pictures. It's high up on my bucket list of things to do. If I get myself invited that is of course.

[Snapper]

Kevin - I know that this past October (2017) none of the folks that I used to attend the tactical with were in attendance at the lake. I haven't been up since 2015 and that year we saw no one other people than our group of Abenkai & French rangers. At this point, many of the Abenaki folks have become involved in Vermont's "Indigenous Peoples" Day celebration; formerly known as Columbus Day. For the past two years we've been part of a ceremony in Brattleboro, VT. Other than that, I have no idea on whether folks are still going or not. Wish I could be of more assistance.

That's all for now. Take care and until next time....be well.

snapper

[Fitzhugh Williams]

This is one of those things I wish I had done when I was young enough to do it. I am afraid that time has passed. It must have been great.