NYS Canals Bicentennial Flotilla - Multiple Dates/Locations Available

#1: Buffalo to Lockport

Wednesday 9/24

Depart (10:00am): 44 Prime St. Buffalo, NY 14202 (Canalside)

Arrive (1:30pm): Tonawanda, NY (Gateway Harbor)

Depart (2:30pm): Tonawanda, NY (Gateway Harbor)

Arrive (5:30pm): 80 Canal St. Lockport, NY 14094 (Flight of Five Forebay)

Distance: 30 miles

Number of Locks: 1 lock

Estimated Travel Time: 8 hours

#2: Rochester to Fairport

Sunday 9/28

Depart (10:00am): 280 Exchange Blvd. Rochester, NY 14608 (Corn Hill Navigation)

Arrive (12:15): Pittsford, NY (Schoen Pl)

Depart (2:15pm): Pittsford, NY (Schoen Pl)

Arrive (3:30pm): Fairport, NY (Erie Canal at the Box Factory)

Distance: 17 miles

Number of Locks: 1 lock

Estimated Travel Time: 5 hours

#3: Baldwinsville to Syracuse

Saturday 10/4

Depart (10:00am): 136 Spensieri Ave. Baldwinsville, NY 13027 (Paper Mill Island)

Arrive (12:00pm): 106 Lake Dr. Liverpool, NY 13088 (Onondaga Lake State Park)

Distance: 8.5 miles

Number of Locks: 1 lock

Estimated Travel Time: 2.5 hours

#4: Schenectady to Waterford

Wednesday 10/15

Depart (9:00am): 220 Harborside Dr. Schenectady, NY 12305 (Mohawk Harbor)

Arrive (4:00pm): 1 Tugboat Alley Waterford, NY 12188 (Waterford Harbor Visitor Center)

Distance: 16 miles

Number of Locks: 6 locks

Estimated Travel Time: 7 hours

Buffalo Maritime Center Bicentennial Flotilla Safety Guidelines for Recreational Boaters

• Advanced space for recreational vessels to tie off will not be held at the start and end locations of each flotilla. Space to tie off may be available on a first-come, first-served basis, but boaters must comply with any applicable permitting or other docking regulations.

• Recreational vessels participating in each flotilla are asked to line up behind vessels provided by the Buffalo Maritime Center, New York State Canal Corporation, Marine patrol agencies, and any commercial tour operators who may be participating.

• It is important that all vessels stay in order during each flotilla. No boats should approach the Buffalo Maritime Center vessel.

• Recreational boaters participating in each flotilla will not be able to lock through with the Buffalo Maritime Center or New York State Canal Corporation vessels; but will be allowed to lock through afterwards.

• Adequate space (at least 5’) should be given to other recreational vessels within Canal locks. Canal lock tenders will be on site to direct and coordinate vessels.

• Please be sure to use your required marine navigation lights. Additional lighting is encouraged if available.

• Please allow at least 20 feet between each vessel for safety purposes.

• All vessels will travel slowly (maximum 5mph).

• Vessels can communicate with one another through marine radio channel 13.

• There will be tow services available in each region in the event that a vessel becomes inoperable. In the event of this happening, the applicable vessel should notify others on marine radio channel 13.