Notice

09/07/2021 03:39 PM

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal - Waterford Harbor

September 7, 2021

Mariners are advised that the Waterford Canal Harbor will be restricted to vessels participating in the Waterford Tugboat Roundup from 7:00 a.m. on Friday, September 10^th to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 12^th.  This area of the Canal System will remain open to through-traffic. Transiting commercial traffic requiring clearance through this area must call the New York State Canal Corporation at (518) 461-0942, at least 24 hours in advance.

During this time, docking for non-event related commercial and pleasure craft will be restricted to between Locks E-3 and E-4 as directed by the Lock Operator. Docking in the main harbor area below Lock E-2 will be restricted to event vessels.

Additionally, a 25-yard security zone around participating vessels will be in effect during the Albany to Waterford tugboat parade from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 10^th. A 50-yard security zone will be in effect around the fireworks staging barges located in Waterford Harbor on Friday, September 10^th.

Details about the event can be found at Waterford Tugboat Roundup

Marinas and public docks along the canal are listed at: /Boating-Information and on the Canal Map at /Navigation-Information/Canal-Map.

Charts showing the affected areas can be found at 14786e40.webp

and 14786e39.webp   

Features along the Erie Canal are listed by mileage at /Navigation-Information

The Canal Corporation urges all users to register to receive updates through the "Notice to Mariners" program at www.canals.gov

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