Waterski Shows: Erie Canal - Amsterdam

07/02/2025 05:38 PM

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal – Amsterdam

July 2, 2025

 

Mariners are advised of a series of waterski events occurring from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the Erie Canal in Amsterdam, just east of the New York Route 30 Bridge (E-19A) over the Erie Canal on the following schedule.

  • Thursday, July 3rd
  • Thursday, July 10th
  • Thursday, July 17th
  • Thursday, July 24th
  • Thursday, July 31st
  • Thursday, August 7th
  • Thursday, August 21st
  • Thursday, August 28th

 

A ski jump and auxiliary dock will be located within the navigation channel during the events.

Any boaters who use the dock at the Amsterdam Riverlink Park during the events should be aware of excessive wakes generated by boats participating in the events and will be docking at their own risk.

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.

Additionally, during the months of June, July and August, practice sessions may occur at any time. Boaters using the Amsterdam Riverlink Park docks should adequately bumper their boats to protect against the expected wakes from ski boats.

A chart covering the affected area can be found at:

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The Canal Corporation urges all users and stakeholders to register to receive updates through the Notice to Mariners notification program by clicking here.

For general news, please visit www.canals.ny.gov or follow the Canal Corporation on FacebookInstagramTwitter, or LinkedIn.

To report an issue or incident along the Canal system, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.