Effort to boost boating sinks

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Despite state's waiver on canal fees, traffic hasn't increased here

Paul and Jean Miller of Churchville saved $100 this year on fees they typically spend for an annual pass to boat on the state canal system.

"It's a nice gesture by the state, but they're not going to see the impact they had hoped," said Paul Miller, while sitting on his boat, Camelot, which was docked in Brockport.

The state has waived the fees for boating on the canal this year in hopes of spurring tourism. But at least so far this boating season, boat traffic does not seem to have increased on the canal in the Rochester area.

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