Mariners are advised that the Waterford Canal Harbor
will be restricted to vessel traffic from 12 Noon
Wednesday, July 1st to 12 Noon Sunday, July 5th for the
Waterford Steamboat Meet. This area of the Canal System
will remain open to through-traffic. Commercial traffic
requiring clearance for harbor transit must call the New
York State Canal Corporation at (518) 471-5016, at least
24 hours in advance.
During this time, docking for commercial and pleasure
craft will be available between Locks E-2 and E-4 in the
Waterford Flight. Docking with electrical service will
be available at the Lock E-3 upper approach wall, within
walking distance of the Village of Waterford. Docking in
the main harbor area below Lock E-2 will be restricted
to event vessels.
A 50-yard security zone around participating vessels
will be in effect during the Waterford Steamboat parade
from 2 PM to 5 PM Saturday, July 4th. The Steamboat
parade will start at the Federal Lock in Troy and
proceed to the Waterford Harbor.
Additionally, a 50-yard security zone will be in
effect around the fireworks staging barge located in
Waterford Harbor on Saturday, July 4th. Anchoring will
be permitted in the Waterford Harbor on Saturday during
the fireworks east of the Pebble’s Island Bridge.
The Canal Corporation appreciates the public’s
patience.
For updates and information on Canal conditions please
call 1-800-4CANAL4 or visit
www.nyscanals.gov. Additionally, mariners
may sign up for automatic e-mail and text message alerts
through the Canal TRANSalert service. This service is
offered to notify mariners of major incidents and
emergencies that may affect navigation on the New York
State Canal System. To register for this service,
please visit
www.nyscanals.gov/tas/.
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Carmella R. Mantello
Director,
New York State Canal Corporation |
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