Notice

08/24/2018 11:59 AM

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal - Waterford Harbor

August 24, 2018

 

Mariners are advised that the Waterford Canal Harbor will be restricted to vessels participating in the Waterford Tugboat Roundup from 7:00 AM on Friday, September 7^th to 5:00 PM on Sunday, September 9^th.  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.

During this time, docking for non-event related commercial and pleasure craft will be restricted to between Locks E-3 and E-4, with certain commercial vessels between Locks E-2 and E-3 in the Waterford Flight, as directed by the Lock Operator.  Docking in the main harbor area below Lock E-2 will be restricted to event vessels.

Additionally, a 25-yard security zone around participating vessels will be in effect during the Albany to Waterford tugboat parade from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Friday, September 7^th. A 25-yard security zone will be in effect around the fireworks staging barge located in Waterford Harbor on Saturday, September 8^th.

 

Details about the event can be found at http://www.tugboatroundup.com and https://www.facebook.com/tugboatroundup.

A webcam east view of the event site can be found at: http://72.0.156.246:7111.

A webcam west view of the event site can be found at: http://72.0.156.246:7110.

Marinas and public docks along the canal are listed at: /Boating-Information and on the Canal Map at /Navigation-Information/Canal-Map.

Charts covering the affected area include: 14786 E-40 14786e40.webp and 14786 C-1 14786c01l.webp.

Features along the eastern portion of the Erie Canal are listed by mileage at /Navigation-Information.

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