Carrick-on-Shannon's Rowing Regatta has incurred navigation restrictions - see below for full details; and works to replace the deep gates at the lock in Ballytiglea on the Barrow Navigation will commence on 20th July 2009 and continue until 14th August, where delays in lock passage can be expected. Masters of vessels should navigate with caution on the approach to the lock.
SHANNON NAVIGATION – CARRICK-ON-SHANNON ROWING REGATTA
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and users of the Shannon Navigation of mooring and navigation restrictions in Carrick-on-Shannon on Sun 2nd Aug 2009, to facilitate rowing competitions.
The regatta will be held on a 400 metre stretch of water immediately south of the town bridge commencing at 08.00hrs and finishing at approx. 18.00hrs on Sun 2nd Aug.
Craft wishing to make a through passage during the course of the regatta will be facilitated every 2 hrs approximately.
Waterways Ireland will commence monitoring access to the public floating jetties on Mon 27th Jul.
Masters should note that ONLY vessels of an overall length of 22ft./6.8m or less will be permitted on the floating jetties from Fri 31st Jul to Sun 2nd Aug
This is necessary in the interest of marine safety and to facilitate the laying of the competition course.
Vessels berthed from Fri 16.00hr will be required to remain in place until racing finishes at approx 18.00hr on Sun 2nd Aug.
No vessels should approach the jetties between 16.00hr Fri and approx. 18.00hr Sun as the entrance to the berths will be closed off and manoeuvring room will be severely restricted due to the proximity of the course.
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.
