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Tugboat Roundup: Erie Canal - Waterford Harbor
08/29/2025 05:32 PM
Notice to Mariners
Erie Canal - Waterford Harbor
August 29, 2025
Mariners are advised that the Waterford Canal Harbor will be restricted to vessels participating in the Waterford Tugboat Roundup from 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 4th to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 7th. No overnight docking will be available for pleasure or commercial vessels from 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 4th to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 7th. This area of the Canal System will remain open to through-traffic. Transiting commercial traffic requiring clearance through this area must call the New York State Canal Corporation at (518) 461-0942, at least 24 hours in advance.
Additionally, a 25-yard security zone around participating vessels will be in effect during the Albany to Waterford tugboat parade from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 5th. A 50-yard security zone will be in effect around the fireworks staging barges located in Waterford Harbor on Saturday, September 6th.
Details about the event can be found at:
https://www.tugboatroundup.com
Marinas and public docks along the canal on the Canal Map at Canal Map | NYS Canals
A chart covering 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.