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Notice
Paddling Event: Erie Canal - Waterford Flight
06/20/2025 12:42 PM
Notice to Mariners
Erie Canal - Waterford Flight
June 20, 2025
Mariners are advised that a paddling event will take place on Sunday, June 22nd, at
9:00 a.m. in the Waterford Flight. Approximately 200 paddle crafts will transit the Waterford Flight, starting at Alcathy’s boat launch at the top of the Flight and pass through the Waterford Harbor.
Boaters should reduce speed, stop all forward motion, and proceed at a "No Wake" speed when approaching event participants and under no circumstances shall any vessel exceed 5 mph. Law enforcement boats will monitor vessel traffic.
More information regarding the event can be found at
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor: Paddle the Canals: Erie Canal 200!
A chart showing the affected area can be found at
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To report an issue or incident along the Canal system, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.