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fees waived again 2018 NYS Canals

Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 7:45 pm
by 61seaskiff42
The NYS Canals are going to be free for recreational boaters again in 2018.

Re: fees waived again 2018 NYS Canals

Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 8:19 am
by Captain Nemo
I’m happy about this too. I’ve been going around w/ them about extending the hours in our section. Closing @ 5:00 is too early. It’s like they don’t care about anyone between May’s Point and Fairport.

Re: fees waived again 2018 NYS Canals

Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 3:52 pm
by 61seaskiff42
Yeah , that does not make much sense how the western end of the canal closes at 5pm should be at least 8pm during the summer months.

Re: fees waived again 2018 NYS Canals

Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 3:59 pm
by Captain Nemo
Couldn't agree more. What's worse, my dock is in a 1 mile section between locks. :x

Re: fees waived again 2018 NYS Canals

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 4:15 pm
by Captain Nemo
Just an update, I have been working w/ my state senator, assemblyman, and my town supervisor. The have all penned letters to the canal corp. I have also circulated a petition. Hopefully some political pressure on the powers that be will change things. It is too bad that they think they can marginalize us in such a way :x . I will keep you posted if we get the hours extended.

Re: fees waived again 2018 NYS Canals

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2018 8:11 am
by 61seaskiff42
Now if we can get the cnal to stay open at least to holloween The 31st of october we could all be happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: fees waived again 2018 NYS Canals

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2018 8:36 am
by Captain Nemo
We are requesting that they extend the season also. I expect we should see some sort of action.

Re: fees waived again 2018 NYS Canals

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2018 12:07 pm
by Denis D
Last night I saw another episode of the PBS series on the Erie Canal, very well done and makes for fascinating television.

Denis D

Re: fees waived again 2018 NYS Canals

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2018 8:12 am
by 61seaskiff42
Very interesting waterway. The only state owned and operated waterway in the country thats still in use. You should come see it Dennis better yet come by boat and travel it. :D :D :D :D

Re: fees waived again 2018 NYS Canals

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2018 8:19 am
by 61seaskiff42
Just aside note , There are four cannals in new york for those of you that are not familiar they are Champlain, cuyuga seneca , Oswego and of coarse the famous erie all interconnected and fully operational . There are lots of classic boats to see along the canals besides history and site seeing. :D :D :D :D

Re: fees waived again 2018 NYS Canals

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2018 9:12 am
by Denis D
We did visit the canal in Pittsford a few years ago while attending our granddaughter's graduation from UR. She currently lives in the area and we look forward to exploring the canal more.

Denis D

Re: fees waived again 2018 NYS Canals

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2018 2:10 pm
by mfine
I am in Pittsford, and I believe Captain Nemo is a few locks to the east and 61skiff is a few locks to the west. Let us know when you visit and we can meet up for a Canal side lunch and or drinks.

Re: fees waived again 2018 NYS Canals

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2018 4:20 pm
by Denis D
Matt, Opportunity missed, we were just up there for Easter but we will be up again and it would be great to get together. I see you are in Penn Yan also, I drove up there for the day last year to look at an Airplane for sale at the airport. Beautiful country!

Denis D

Re: fees waived again 2018 NYS Canals

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2018 6:18 pm
by Captain Nemo
mfine wrote:
Sat Apr 28, 2018 2:10 pm
I am in Pittsford, and I believe Captain Nemo is a few locks to the east and 61skiff is a few locks to the west. Let us know when you visit and we can meet up for a Canal side lunch and or drinks.
Sounds Like fun, count me in.

Re: fees waived again 2018 NYS Canals

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2018 8:34 pm
by 61seaskiff42
I would enjoy meeting both of you for a canal side lunch n drink . I am actualy in central New York on oneida river portion of the canal . I could always hop in the car as I am a days boat trip east of you guys.I will be in the western ERie in late june early july bringing back a 45ft matthews flush deck. Let me know . :D :D :D

Re: fees waived again 2018 NYS Canals

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2018 9:37 pm
by Captain Nemo
Let us know when you are passing thru. Sure would like to get a look at the Matthews. 8)

Re: fees waived again 2018 NYS Canals

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 7:40 am
by mfine
My mistake, it is Craig aka Island Time who is in Churchville.

Re: fees waived again 2018 NYS Canals

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 9:02 am
by 61seaskiff42
Update the eastern end of the Erie is open all the way to lock 23 . The rest opens friday the 18th . Just luanched the roamer(hard to get) :D :D :D