Notice to Mariners
Erie Canal – Schoharie/Schenectady
September 13, 2019
Mariners are advised that the Burnt Hills Rowing Association will be conducting a marathon row on Saturday, September 14th. The event will start at the Schoharie Crossing west of Erie Canal Lock E-12 in Tribes Hill, continue through Lock E-8 in Scotia and finish in Alplaus near the Mohawk Valley Marina. Approximately 3 rowing shells rowing shells will participate and be accompanied by two outboard escort boats.
Mariners should reduce speed, stop all forward motion and proceed at a "No Wake" speed when approaching event participants.
Details about the event can be found at http://www.bhrow.com/regatta/
Charts covering the affected area include
http://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/14786e37r.png and
http://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/14786e34.png
Features along the Erie Canal are listed by mileage at
http://www.canals.ny.gov/wwwapps/navinfo/navinfo.aspx?waterway=erieeastern
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