Notice to Mariners
Erie Canal - Waterford
July 23, 2018
Mariners are advised that during Dragon Boat Races on Saturday, August 18th, use of Waterford Harbor floating docks will be restricted to participating vessels; limited docking on the terminal wall, which offers no services, will remain available. The event will take place from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. During this time and an hour before and after the event, alternative docking for commercial and pleasure craft will be available between Locks E-2 and E-4 in the Waterford Flight, as directed by the Lock Operator who can be reached at (518) 237-0810. The area will remain open to through-traffic, but commercial traffic requiring clearance through the event must call (518) 461-0942, at least 24 hours in advance.
There will be breaks in between heats during which traffic may pass through as directed. Mariners should expect minor delays and plan itineraries accordingly.
A webcam of Waterford Harbor looking east toward the Hudson River can be found at http://72.0.156.246:7111/view/viewer_index.shtml?id=7480.
A webcam of Waterford Harbor looking west toward Lock E2 can be found at http://72.0.156.246:7110/view/viewer_index.shtml?id=9630.
Marinas and Public Docks can be found at http://www.canals.ny.gov/boating/marinas.cgi and on the Canal Map at http://www.canals.ny.gov/maps/index.html?layer=marinas.
Chart 14786 E-40 covering the affected area can be found at http://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/14786e40.png.
Features along the eastern portion of the Erie Canal are listed by mileage at http://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/navinfo.cgi?waterw.
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