Notice to Mariners
Champlain Canal – Fort Edward Yacht Basin
July 9, 2021
Mariners are advised of shoaling in the Fort Edward Yacht Basin that has reduced depth of the channel due to silt buildup with controlling of 6-7 feet in the approach channel starting at buoy R "230". This area is on the south side of the yacht basin. Auxiliary buoys will be placed marking the shallow areas. Updates will follow.
Boaters should use caution when traversing this area and stay to the north side of the yacht basin channel.
A chart showing the affected area can be found at https://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/14786c06r.png
A survey showing the affected area and depths can be found at
https://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/depths/Yacht%20Basin2.pdf
Features along the Champlain Canal are listed by mileage at https://www.canals.ny.gov/wwwapps/navinfo/navinfo.aspx?waterway=champlain
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