Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE No. 65 of 2017
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Derg
LDYC Regattas and
SOD National Championships
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that sailing regattas and championship racing will take place from Sat 12 Aug until Sat 19 Aug in Dromineer Bay and the surrounding area.
Masters of power boats are requested to navigate with due caution and give sailing vessels a wide berth when navigating in this area.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 13 Jul 2017
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MARINE NOTICE No. 64 of 2017
SHANNON NAVIGATION
Lough Derg
Benjamin Rocks – Temporary Mark
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that the Red Conical (no. 1168 ) at the Benjamin Rocks is off station and presently lies to the North by 200 metres approx. A temporary mark has been placed in the correct position.
Masters are requested to navigate with due caution when in this area.
ErC.J.Lawn,Inspector of Navigation, 12 Jul 2017
MARINE NOTICE, No.63 of 2017
Roosky Bridge Maintenance
Postponed until Sep
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise that the bridge maintenance work due to take place at Roosky on Wednesday 12th July from 0800hrs until 1700hrs has been postponed until Sep.
Marine Notice No 54/17 is now withdrawn.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 12 Jul 2017
MARINE NOTICE, No.62 of 2017
Lanesborough Lough Ree
Swim Event Mon 7 Aug 2017
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners of vessels that a swimming event will take place on Mon 7 Aug from the Bord na Mona bridge north of Lanesborough to Lanesborough bridge commencing at 1400hrs and finishing at 1500hrs.
Masters are requested to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash when approaching this section of the navigation, to heed any instructions issued by the event marshals and in particular to keep a look-out for swimmers in the water.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 4 Jul 2017
Open Water Swimming –
Risk Assessment and Precautions
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all participants engaged in open water swimming training of the inherent dangers attached to this activity in locations where there is boating traffic.
A swimmer in the water wearing high visibility head gear will always remain a very small target to see to the master of a powered craft particularly if:
Swimmers should risk assess their swimming location prior to entering the water, for boat traffic, entry and exit locations, availability of life saving appliances, weather and water conditions.
The presence of a safety boat or kayak will always give enhanced safety and security.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 4 Jul 2017