Notice to Mariners
Erie Canal – Pittsford
May 27, 2016
Mariners are advised that there will be a rowing shell regatta taking place on the Erie Canal between the Cartersville Guard Gate at mile 252.3 and the Monroe Ave/Route 31 Bridge (E-140) at mile 253.91 on Saturday, May 28th and Sunday, May 29th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. On Friday, May 27th at 3:00 PM some teams will be practicing on this stretch of the canal and getting familiar with the course.
Slight delays may occur. Proceed through the area at a “No Wake” speed between event heats.
The name of the event is the Pittsford Regatta. The event organizer’s website is http://www.pittsfordcrew.org.
A map showing the affected area can be found at http://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/nyscce18.jpg.
Features along the western portion of the Erie Canal are listed by mileage at http://www.canals.ny.gov/wwwapps/navinfo/navinfo.aspx?waterway=eriewestern.
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