Tag: 26. Mai 2015

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MARINE NOTICE, No 064 of 2015

Lough Key; © esri
Lough Key; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No. 64 of 2015

SHANNON NAVIGATION

Lough Key

Triathlon Swimming Training Course

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that a triathlon swimming training course is now set out in Lough Key between Castle Island and the mainland to the west, in an area off the navigable channel. It will be in place until the end of September and is marked by four yellow buoys.
When swimmers are on the course they will be accompanied by a safety boat and will be wearing high visibility swim hats.
Training will take place:

    • From 07.00hrs until 08.00 hrs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
    • From 18.00hrs until 20.00hrs on Tuesday and Thursday evening.

Masters are requested to navigate at slow speed and with a low wash when passing the area.

Further information may be had from :
Secretary / PRO Lough Key Triathlon Club
loughkeytriclub@gmail.com

Waterways Ireland thanks it customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Lt Cdr (rtd), Inspector of Navigation, 25 May 2015

Lough Key new jetty
Lough Key new jetty
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MARINE NOTICE, No 063 of 2015

Carrick on Shannon; © esri; click to "ArcgisMap
Carrick on Shannon; © esri

Shannon Navigation

Carrick-on-Shannon

Carrick Carnival 29 May to 7 June

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that on Sun 31st May between 2200hrs and 2359 hrs, a fireworks display will be conducted from a barge anchored in Murrays Bay, approx. 300 m South of the Town Bridge. No vessels are to approach within 100m of the barge during the firing routine.
On Mon 1 June between 1400hrs and 1700hrs a raft race and a swimming event will take place within the immediate vicinity of the Town Bridge, note that swimmers will cross from one side of the navigation during this event.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash while keeping a sharp look-out at all times when in this area and to note any directions given by the attending safety boats.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.

C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 25 May 2015

Carrick on Shannon; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to "enlarge"
Carrick on Shannon; © Captain’s Handbook