The IWAI Shannon Boat rally is scheduled to visit Boyle’s Lough Key on Thursday and Friday this week.
Organised jointly by the Athlone Branch and the Carrick on Shannon Branch of the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI), the Shannon Boat Rally is the most prestigious and well-attended boating event on Ireland’s inland waterways. The main objective is to bring boaters of all types, from all over Ireland and beyond, together to participate in a nine-day-long fun event for families and friends on the River Shannon.
From its origins in 1961, the rally has grown in popularity every year attracting up to a hundred boats annually crewed by over four hundred adults, teenagers, and children who participate in sports, games, water and boating competitions, quizzes, talent, and music events while improving their boating skills and safety practices on our waterways. The spirit of the rally is to bring boaters of all experiences together to share in a common purpose to enjoy the waterways, share boating know-how, and improve one’s boating skills. The rally has attracted many boaters to our inland waterways and promoted the development of facilities along the navigation as well as bringing a great dynamic and valuable business to the towns and villages along the river and lakes. The rally also encourages responsible use of the waterways for the benefit of all waterway users and has a strong educational and safety theme throughout.
ITINEARY
Wednesday, 30th July
Cruise to Oakport Lake. Anchor out – weather permitting
Watersports
Meet your Neighbour
Thursday 31st July
Cruise to Lough Key
Sailing Competition begins
Children’s Activity
Adult Art
Triathlon
Karaoke Night
Friday 1st August
Fleet rests at Lough Key
Group Photo
Guided Meditation
Children’s Activity
Landsports
Eistamaid
Commandos
Children and Adult’s Talent Competition
Saturday, 2nd August
Cruise to Carrick-on-ShannonPresentation of Prizes
Sunday, 3rd August
Fleet rests at Carrick-on-ShannonDinner Dance at the Landmark Hotel
Presentation of Silverware
Premier Award
Live Music
Monday, 4th August
Farewell, and happy sailing
