MARINE NOTICE, No 107 of 2016

Lough-Key-Navigation; © esri; click to Arcgis Map "Lough-Key-Navigation"
Lough-Key-Navigation; © esri

MARINE NOTICE, No 107 of 2016

SHANNON NAVIGATION

Lough Key

Triathlon, Swimming Event

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters that the swimming element of the Lough Key Triathlon event will take place in the vicinity of Castle Island and the Forest Park recreational facilities in Lough Key on Sun 4th Sep from 0900 hrs until 1300 hrs.

Masters of vessels are requested to note the advice of marshals when passing near the swimming course and to proceed at slow speed and with minimum wash.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation with this event.

Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 9 Aug 2016

Lough Key Castle Island; © Captain’s Handbook; click picture to "Lough Key Castle Island Loop"
Lough Key Castle Island; © CHB

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