Notice

10/05/2024 08:51 PM

 Notice to Mariners

Eastern Erie Canal – Fort Hunter to Alplaus

October 5, 2024

 

Mariners are advised that a rowing event will occur on Sunday, October 6^th, from 8am to 4pm. 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 7 rowing shells will participate and be accompanied by outboard escort boats.

Boaters should reduce speed, stop all forward motion and proceed at a "No Wake" speed when approaching event participants and under no circumstances shall any vessel exceed 5 mph.                                       

Charts covering the affected area include

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The Canal system is scheduled to close to navigation at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. All vessel operators should plan their trips to ensure they exit the system by that time.

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

For general news, please visit www.canals.ny.gov or follow the Canal Corporation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

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