Notice

08/29/2019 02:51 PM

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal - Waterford Harbor

August 29, 2019

 

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 Friday, September 6^th to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 8^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 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 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 6^th. A 50-yard security zone will be in effect around the fireworks staging barges located in Waterford Harbor on Saturday, September 7^th.

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

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 spa and 14786 C-1 spa.

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

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