Boat Rally on The River Shannon and its lakes

Nine days of a boating adventure on the Shannon and its Lakes. An outdoor sailing, cruising canoeing, swimming, singing, barbecuing, water sports, boating competitions, talent shows, packed holiday for families. From grandparents to babies all the family can enjoy a fun-filled intensive outdoor healthy holiday on the Shannon. Creating memories of a lifetime, never to be forgotten. See our planned route for the 63rd Shannon Boat Rally 2025 below!

Itinerary subject to change due to weather or for safety reasons

Below is a very light summary of the daily events – much more detail will be available to you in the Rally Brochure, which you will receive in your Rally Packs on the first evening. We look forward to seeing you all!

63rd Shannon Boat Rally Itinerary

DayLocationActivities
Saturday 26th JulyFleet musters at RooskeyEcumenical Service
Cheese & Wine
Official Opening & Commodore’s Address
Live Music
Sunday 27th JulyFleet rests at RooskeySign-up for Competitions
Boat Inspection Competition starts
BBQ & Dinner Dance ticket-selling begins
CSIG Charts Presentation
Young Mariner & Crewmanship Competitions
Book Club
Table Quiz & Raffle
Monday 28th JulyCruise to DrumsnaStarred Competitions begin
Children’s Face-Painting
Children & Adults Fancy Dress
Photo Quiz
Tuesday 29th JulyFleet rests at DrumsnaNavigation Competition
Starred Competitions continue
RIB Challenges
Adult Drama Workshop
Sue’s Postbox Competition
Commodore’s Cocktail Party
Floral Art Competition
BBQ Night, with live music
Wednesday, 30th JulyCruise to Oakport LakeAnchor out – weather permitting
Watersports
Meet your Neighbour
Thursday 31st JulyCruise to Lough KeySailing Competition begins
Children’s Activity
Adult Art
Triathlon
Karaoke Night
Friday 1st AugustFleet rests at Lough KeyGroup 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 AugustFarewell, and happy sailing