MARINE NOTICE No 62 of 2021
Shannon Navigation
Lough Ree
Hodson Bay to Athlone Town
Charity Swim
Sunday 26 September 2021
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise users of the Shannon Navigation that a
charity swim will take place from Hodson Bay to Athlone town on Sunday 26
September 2021.
Swimmers will enter the water at Hodson Bay at 1200 hrs, marker 644 near
Lough Ree Yacht club at 1300hrs, Golden mile area at 1400hrs and it is
expected that the last swimmers will exit the water at Athlone town (slipway
at the Castle) at 1600 hrs.
It is requested that Masters of Vessels obey the instructions of the Safety
boats and marshals who will be accompanying the swimmers.
Masters of Vessels should proceed with additional caution in the vicinity of
the swim event.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their understanding in relation
to this matter.
P Harkin
Inspector of Navigation
20 September 2021
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