Just an fyi so those of you who are traveling to the Upstate NY region can plan accordingly- We signed up for TRANSalert it was easy and took all of 2 minutes. Wishing you safe and healthy travels. Leslie @ Winter Harbor Marina Brewerton, NY winterha@borg.com NOTICE TO MARINERS April 26, 2007 Chart 14786 Mariners are advised that the New York State Canal System will not open for navigation as scheduled at 7 AM on Tuesday, May 1, 2007. A late season nor'easter and additional recent rainfall, coupled with increased snowmelt from recent warm weather, has left the rivers and lakes which comprise, and are contributory to, the Canal System excessively swollen. Until water levels recede, operations to place water control structures in position and set buoys and other critical navigational aids can not commence. Once water levels recede and this work commences, approximately one week will be required to complete preparations for opening the waterway, weather permitting. Mariners are advised that high water levels in central New York may persist longer than along other portions of the Canal System, delaying this preparatory work even further. Mariners are advised to monitor 1-800-4CANAL4 and www.nyscanals.gov for updates and information. Additionally, mariners may sign up for automatic email and text message alerts through the new 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/. Leslie @ Winter Harbor,