Carlingford Lough and the canal into Newry.

[rotrax]

Any up to date information on wether the sea lock and canal can be navigated by a sailing vessel mast up into Newry?

Our new almanac suggests yes, wiki says abandoned.

Any local knowlege. It would be nice to try it this season if possible.

 

[kippers26]

Read this article recently , so someone can open the lough gates and the canal is navigable unfortunately i don`t know who you contact about entry. click on jehan ashmore for link the story isabout 1/2 way down the page on LHS

Heritage Tall Ship Leader Built in 1892 Arrives on Newry Canal, Co Down
29th April 2022
Jehan Ashmore

 

[rotrax]

Thanks - I'll do a bit more investigating.

I know Leader too - First Mate and I did our last training with Trinity Sailing when Leader was their flagship.

 

[penfold]

Link to Inland Waterways Assoc. of Ireland

To bring a boat through Victoria Lock and up the Newry Ship Canal to the Albert Basin in the city centre please conact Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Tourist Office via info@nmddc.org or

0300 013 2233.

 

[Tea_Bag]

Yes, certainly possible. I joined a friend's large Amel in Newry late last year. My own experience is to be careful of the Carlingford loch entrance bar at low water springs, doable but 'sporty'.

 

[Spirit (of Glenans)]

Read this article recently , so someone can open the lough gates and the canal is navigable unfortunately i don`t know who you contact about entry. click on jehan ashmore for link the story isabout 1/2 way down the page on LHS

Heritage Tall Ship Leader Built in 1892 Arrives on Newry Canal, Co Down
29th April 2022
Jehan Ashmore

Normally I find that Jehan's writing style demands concentration, to extract meaning, but I was totally perplexed by this article, as I could find no mention whatsoever of the Newry Canal?

 

[kippers26]

Normally I find that Jehan's writing style demands concentration, to extract meaning, but I was totally perplexed by this article, as I could find no mention whatsoever of the Newry Canal?

eritage Tall Ship Leader Built in 1892 Arrives on Newry Canal, Co Down
29th April 2022

Jehan Ashmore

The 130 year old Brixham Trawler 'Leader' leaves Newry's historic Victoria Lock to navigate the Newry Ship Canal on the way to the vessel's new home at the Albert Basin in Newry where it will be used for the benefit of the local community. Credit: Belfast Telegraph-twitter

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A 130-year-old heritage tall ship named ‘Leader’ has docked in Newry, Co.Down where it will be used for the benefit of the local community.
The Brixham trawler was formerly a survivor of the fleets of sailing fishing boats that once fished in the Irish Sea.
Northern Ireland Sailing Charity, Silvery Light Sailing, has received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £244,975 for the acquisition of the 1892-built heritage tall ship to host community sailing programmes and further expand their traditional boat building skills workshops.
Sailing from Bristol’s Underfall Yard after dry docking and a maintenance refit, the 130-year-old Brixham trawler, arrived at the Albert Basin in Newry, County Down.
The heritage vessel is again destined to become a familiar sight in Northern Ireland’s ports providing a unique sailing experience for local youth and community groups, public open days and festivals.
Further coverage from the Belfast Telegraph and also from Silvery Light Sailing’s social media channels @SilveryLight.