Navigation and mooring restrictions in Carrick-on-Shannon for Regatta

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters and users of the Shannon Navigation of navigation and mooring restrictions in Carrick-on-Shannon to facilitate the Rowing Club Regatta on Sunday, 6th August, 2023.

The Regatta will be held on a 500 metres stretch of water immediately south of the town bridge commencing at 9am and finishing at approximately 6pm.

Craft wishing to make a through passage will be facilitated every 2 hours approximately during the regatta.

Masters should note that ONLY vessels of an overall length of 22ft. / 6.8m or less will be permitted on the floating jetties from Wednesday, 2nd August to Sunday, 6th August 2023.

This is necessary in the interest of marine safety and to facilitate the laying of the competition course.

Vessels berthed from Wednesday, 2nd August at 4pm will be required to remain in place until racing finishes at approximately 6pm on Sunday, 6th August.

Masters are advised to proceed at slow speed and with due caution and to take note of advice from course marshals when passing through the area.

Waterways Ireland takes this opportunity to thank its customers for their co-operation with these arrangements.