Erie Canal
October
29, 2009
Mariners are
advised that the Friends of Shenendehowa Crew will be
holding a regatta on Saturday, October 31, 2009, from
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event will start at Freemans
Bridge in Schenectady, proceed to the east, on the south
side of the navigation channel and will end at Green
Buoy 77. Regatta participants will then cross the
navigation channel and proceed to the Burnt Hills/Shenendehowa
Boat House.
Boaters are
reminded to use caution and be mindful of their wakes in
this area as there will be up to twenty rowing shells in
the water during the event. Spotter boats will be
stationed along the course. If you have any questions,
please call Sabrina Skotorczak at (518) 928-2255.
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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