New York State Canal Corporation, TDD/TTY 1-800-253-5244

NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM

NOTICE TO MARINERS

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Champlain Canal

July 31, 2009

Mariners are advised that the "Great Champlain-Hudson Paddle" will begin on Monday, August 3, 2009 and run through Monday, August 17, 2009.  The paddle will be on the Champlain Canal beginning on Monday, August 3, 2009 through Wednesday, August 5, 2009. 

The daily schedule while transiting the Champlain Canal is as follows:

Date

Statue Miles

Put-In Location

Take-Out Location

Launch Time

Estimated Arrival Time

Monday, August 3, 2009

11.4

Moreau

Schuylerville

8:30am

12:04pm

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

13.9

Schuylerville

Stillwater

8:00am

12:02pm

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

12.2

Stillwater

Waterford

8:30am

12:02pm

Boaters are reminded to use caution and be mindful of their wakes in this area as there will 40 kayaks participating throughout the duration of the event.

If you have any questions about the event, please call Scott Keller with the Hudson River Valley Greenway at (518) 473-3835.

Mariners are also advised that Red Buoy 196, between Lock C-6 in Fort Miller and Lock C-7 in Fort Edward, has been moved off station, 400 feet to the south, due to the Hudson River Dredging Project.

The Canal Corporation appreciates your patience throughout the duration of this event.

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

 

 


OFFICE OF CANALS MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS Phone # (518) 436-3055 Fax # (518) 471-5023
Carmella R. Mantello, Director

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