JUNE BOATING RALLY ON NEWRY SHIP CANAL 16th-17th June 2007 See our Branch Photo Gallery including photos form the 2007 Rally The Newry Branch of I.W.A.I. have  decided to hold a boating rally for all types of craft on the weekend of 16th-17th June this year to highlight this historic waterway. Boat owners are invited to assemble on Saturday 16th June at No 18 buoy adjacent to Carlingford Marina at 10:45 and to proceed in formation to the Victoria Sea Lock for locking in at 12.00 noon followed by a leisurely 3 mile cruise (speed limit 4 M.P.H.) through stunning South Armagh scenery before berthing at the Albert Basin in the commercial centre of the port, adjacent to “The Quays” retail centre  It is planned to have a social evening on Saturday night in addition to various activities in or near the Albert Basin. The following day the boats will depart the basin at 11.00 a.m. for a 12.00 lock out in the Victoria Lock which should enable them to exit the ship canal just before high water. Herring Trawler “Silvery Light” (1889) berthed at “The Quays” retail complex, Albert Basin, Newry, July 2005 It is hoped to attract all types of craft for this event and owners of smaller craft will have an opportunity to launch their vessels at a slipway on the Omeath Road. Various organisations including Ocean Youth Trust Ireland, The Old Gaffers’ Society and various sailing clubs have been invited to participate. For further information and registration form contact  Yvonne Murphy 02830821413   - its (048)30821413 from the R.o.I.)   or contact the Newry Branch by email