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Lough Ree Lough Club, at Ballymore just 5 km north of Athlone, is the second oldest Yacht Club in the world, dating back to 1720 or earlier. Today the club has a fine clubhouse, with a slipway, boat houses and jetties. The members sail the Shannon One Design, the Shannon's own special craft and also Mirrors, Optimists and a general Cruiser class....

Lough Ree Power Boat School is an Irish Sailing Association Recognised Teaching Establishment. The following courses are available at the Lough Ree Power Boat School: I.S.A. Level 1 Power Boat Course I.S.A. Level 2 Power Boat Course Inland Waterways Courses Advanced Power Boat Course Safety Boat Course Consultancy/ Special Courses It is also authorised to train, test and certify candidates for the Certificate of Competency for Motor Cruising on Inland Waterways....

Situated on the shore of the Inner Lakes of Lough Ree. Twelve boats ranging from a 40ft sailing cruiser to dinghies, these can be hired bareboat or with instruction. Sailing courses organised for groups and individuals, day or evening....