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Communicating on the NYS Canal

There are several methods to use when communicating to the lockmasters, other boaters, and even with your crew members.

bullet General rules for using Marine VHF Channels..
bullet Using VHF to talk to the Lockmaster.
bullet "VHF Basics" by Don Casey of Boat US (opens another browser window).
bulletVHF weather reports - remember that most VHF radios have specific settings to connect to continual nautical weather reports broadcast by the NOAA.

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