Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No. 58 of 2015
ROYAL CANAL
Kilcock
Canoe Polo Competition 24 May 2015
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that there will be a Canoe Polo Competition at the 16th Lock in Kilcock on 24 May 2015.
Masters and owners of vessels operating in the area should comply with guidance instructions from event officials.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 18 May 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No. 57 of 2015
ROYAL CANAL
Clondra Community Festival
Clondra Harbour 29-31 May 2015
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the Clondra Community Festival will take place in Clondra between 29th and 31st May 2015.
There will be various water based activities taking place in the harbour area.
Masters of vessels transiting or operating in the area should do so with care.
Waterways Ireland thanks their customers for their co-operation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 18 May 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No 56 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Lough Ree
Red Navigation Buoy No 3 Adrift
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that the large Red navigation buoy No. 3, marking Cornamisseog Rocks and East of Kilmore Bay is reported adrift and last seen headed in a northerly direction.
Masters are requested to keep a sharp look-out and navigate with due caution.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation,18 May 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No 55 of 2015
Shannon Navigation
Lough Ree
Yellow Special Mark Buoy Adrift
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that a Yellow „Special Mark“ buoy marking the Defence Forces firing range to the west of Cribby Islands is reported adrift and last seen in the general vicinity of Nun’s Island.
Masters are requested to keep a sharp look-out and navigate with due caution.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 18 May 2015
MARINE NOTICE, No.54 of 2015
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Ree – Athlone
Coosan Point
Triathlon Swim Training Course.
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that a Triathlon Swim Training Course is presently laid out at Coosan Point, Athlone for the summer period.
The 750m course is set out just south of the Waterways Ireland moorings and is marked by three large orange buoys.
The course will be active daily when a Yellow flag is flown from a mast located on the foreshore during the following times:
0800 to 1000hrs
1230 to 1400 hrs
1700 to 2030 hrs
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when passing the course and to note any advice given by safety boat marshals accompanying swimmers.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 18 May 2015.
