Notice

07/30/2024 09:54 PM

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal – Waterford Harbor

July 30, 2024

 

Mariners are advised that Dragon Boat Races will be held on Friday, August 2^nd, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 3^rd, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mariners are also advised that the Waterford floating docks will be closed from Thursday, August 1^st at noon through Sunday, August 4^th until 5:00 p.m. 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. Boaters should be aware of practice sessions held on Friday, and Saturday that could cause minor delays to vessels passing through the event area. There will be breaks in between heats during which traffic may pass through as directed. Safety fire department boats and sheriff’s patrol boats will be present to monitor traffic.

Any vessels with more than 6 feet of draft must contact Jeff Cleary, Waterford Harbor Master, on VHF Channel 13, before entering the event area.

Boaters should plan their itineraries accordingly and check with the Harbor Master for any closings prior to entering the harbor.

Details about the event can be found at

https://www.town.waterford.ny.us/dragonboatfestival

A chart covering the affected area can be found at

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The Canal Corporation urges all users and stakeholders to register to receive updates through the Notice to Mariners notification program by clicking here.

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To report an issue or incident along the Canal system, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.