Notice

Tugboat Roundup: Erie Canal Waterford Harbor

09/05/2023 06:49 AM

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal - Waterford Harbor

September 5, 2023

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 Wednesday, September 6^th to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 10^th. No overnight docking will be available to pleasure or commercial vessels from Wednesday, September 6^th to Monday, September 11^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 8^th. A 50-yard security zone will be in effect around the fireworks staging barges located in Waterford Harbor on Saturday, September 9^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 areas include:

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

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 Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

In case of emergencies, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.