Great info. Lovely work again. You asked about recommendations for other nice places along the Shannon system. We particularly love Acres Lake in Drumshanbo and Portrunny on Lough Ree.
Thanks for another great video! Hopefully we will get a chance to meet when you will be crossing Ree or if our plan works out we might see you on Derg...Best, W&R
Nice to see new video and hear your plans for season, (I’ll be grinding and painting and hopefully fitting a new engine) I was wondering if you have ever used the Royal or Grand canal as it would be my intention to sail from Belfast to Dublin and use whichever was best to gain access to Shannon on route to Lough Erne? Cheers
Hi Paul, I've done the Grand from Dublin city to the Shannon but not in Driftwood. It's only suitable for shallow draft boats (2" ish). Weed is also a big problem unless you go in winter. Check with Waterways Ireland for max dimension Etc. You might be better to consider trucking it to the Erne or else going all the way to Limerick. Glad you enjoyed the video.
If you can, talk to Pat Lysaght in Limerick, he's the man on the ground who can give you the best advice on exactly when on the tide to be getting under the bridges.
Hi Andy, I was actually talking to Pat a few weeks ago. He is a great fountain of knowledge and always happy to give up his time to help boats into Limerick. Really looking forward to the trip, Limerick's a great spot. Ta
@@DriftwoodBoatBlog cool! Would have been a shame if you Didnt know! Might catch you on the system,planning to paddle source to sea on the shannon sometime this summer.
Ah good stuff, I'm looking at getting a SOT Kayak myself. I wan to explore some out of the way places. Paddling is nice and relaxing and I enjoy the solitude too (sometimes!)
Great info. Lovely work again. You asked about recommendations for other nice places along the Shannon system. We particularly love Acres Lake in Drumshanbo and Portrunny on Lough Ree.
Thanks David, yes I particularly like Acres lake too 👍
Thanks for another great video! Hopefully we will get a chance to meet when you will be crossing Ree or if our plan works out we might see you on Derg...Best, W&R
Hi Wojciech& Rosinia, good to hear form you guys, will keep an eye out for you, and hopefully we'll meet up. 👍
Nice to see new video and hear your plans for season, (I’ll be grinding and painting and hopefully fitting a new engine) I was wondering if you have ever used the Royal or Grand canal as it would be my intention to sail from Belfast to Dublin and use whichever was best to gain access to Shannon on route to Lough Erne?
Cheers
Hi Paul, I've done the Grand from Dublin city to the Shannon but not in Driftwood. It's only suitable for shallow draft boats (2" ish). Weed is also a big problem unless you go in winter. Check with Waterways Ireland for max dimension Etc. You might be better to consider trucking it to the Erne or else going all the way to Limerick. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Driftwood Boat Blog Ok lots to consider and still a bit of time to work it out, keep up good work on videos they’re really enjoyable
Cheers.
Thanks Paul, hopefully our paths will cross on the waterways some day.
Driftwood Boat Blog cheers. Cheers m8 look forward to it.
Moycarn lodge I think its called. Grand spot alright, decent food.
Ah good man John you're spot on.
If you can, talk to Pat Lysaght in Limerick, he's the man on the ground who can give you the best advice on exactly when on the tide to be getting under the bridges.
Hi Andy, I was actually talking to Pat a few weeks ago. He is a great fountain of knowledge and always happy to give up his time to help boats into Limerick. Really looking forward to the trip, Limerick's a great spot. Ta
@@DriftwoodBoatBlog cool! Would have been a shame if you Didnt know! Might catch you on the system,planning to paddle source to sea on the shannon sometime this summer.
Ah good stuff, I'm looking at getting a SOT Kayak myself. I wan to explore some out of the way places. Paddling is nice and relaxing and I enjoy the solitude too (sometimes!)
Cool, if you want any advice or people along the Shannon to get started with, just drop me a message, I'd only be too happy to help.
Thanks Andy appreciate that