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dinghy/inflatable on blessington lake?

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  • 27-08-2021 11:37am
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    Bodo
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭


    have a very basic inflatable dinghy with paddles from lidl and wanted to try it out. nothing serious, no "all around the lake" test etc, have a 50n swim vest too. now i realised there are esb boat permits of course...found this one:

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    which says "inflatables of any type NOT permitted".

    Am I getting this right, does this permit apply to such small/recreational stuff?

    Are dinghys or kayaks (inflatable from decathlon?) not allowed on blessington?

    Does the same apply for all other lakes in Ireland as well?

    Where can I use it then? sea? that's way more dangerous, lol

    Rgds,

    B.


    Ps. No big deal atm, but was thinking about getting something like BARK sometime later, but if that's correct seems there is no point to buy that type of equipment...



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    spaceHopper
    Registered Users Posts: 3,966 ✭✭✭spaceHopper


    Those boats are a death trap, don't use it LIDL should not be selling them. It's a big lake, imagen you went out when there is strong wind and you get blown out across it. No imagen you are 12 and panic and try to swim back but don't make it.



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    #3
    Bodo
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭Bodo


    thx @spaceHopper. any other thoughts, guys? would be great if any owners of (inflatable) dinghys/kayaks could share their knowledge, thanks in advance!



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    charlesanto
    Registered Users Posts: 714 ✭✭✭charlesanto


    canal



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    neris
    Registered Users Posts: 20,036 ✭✭✭✭neris


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117812433#Comment_117812433

    Bath tub or garden pond to go extreme



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    [Deleted User]
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    Can you post a link to the type of inflatable boat you have? Personally i'd be wary of them in water I didn't know well, and probably wary of them in water I did know well too.



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    daveville30
    Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭daveville30


    Canal or a small river that's not to wide or fast flowing.



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    Roadtoad
    Registered Users Posts: 743 ✭✭✭Roadtoad


    Choose a location with in ONSHORE wind. They are effected hugely by wind.

    Then, like any boat trip, match the boat crew, on-shore rescue with the skills and rescue equipment to hand. Don't be afraid, but be very respectful.



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