Shannon Source to Sea

baldric

HI there,

I know a lot of canoeing enthusiasts will have done source to sea on the shannon. I am not a canoeist and am thinking of trying the navagable parts in my 18 foot fibre glass row boat ( without engine), maybe 2 and 3 days at a time over the summer.

Anyone have any views on how much of the shannon would be doable in a row boat, and hints tips or advice on how I might go about the project. WHat to look out for in terms of planning and safety ( my boating experience is all inland lake based )

If its a completely stupid proposition don't hold back....Im not the sensitive type!!

Thanks for any help

P:D

Chavways

I'd say its doable.99% of the Shannon is flat water.There's a few km of small rapids near Castleconnell but they can be avoided if you take the canal and head to Ardnacrusha. I'd say its achievable with a good amount of planning.

golden8

Its doable. This person used a sea kayak (think its 17 foot) and did it in 5 days heres a fb link if you want to ask him any questions.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=531461633564419&set=a.399045760139341.91066.340474389329812&type=1&theater