Notice to Mariners
Chart 14786
Erie Canal – Rome
August 5, 2011
Mariners are advised that the Rotary Club of Rome, New York is hosting a Water Skiing Show and other activities as part of Canalfest from Friday, August 5 to Sunday, August 7, 2011. The event will be located at the Bellamy Harbor Park, in Rome, between the Mill St. Bridge and the Rome Arterial Bridge.
The schedule of activities is listed below:
- Fireworks displays, held adjacent to the Canal, beginning at 9:15 PM, on Friday, August 5, Saturday, August 6, and Sunday, August 7.
- Four two-hour water skiing shows to be held on Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7, beginning at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
- Anything-but-a-boat-race, on Saturday, August 6, beginning at 5:00 PM until 5:30 PM.
All events will take place north of the navigation channel. Spotter boats will be located on each end of the course during events.
If you have any questions about the event, please call Jim Donovan, at 315-534-0436.
Boaters are reminded to use caution in this area and be mindful of their wakes as there will be ski boats and skiers in the water adjacent to the navigation channel.
For updates and information, please call 1-800-4CANAL4 or visit www.canals.ny.gov.