No Experience Needed
Licence free cruising In Ireland and Northern Ireland there is no licence requirement for cruising, anyone 18 years or over can hire a cruiser. Online Tutorial We recommend that all crew members complete the Online Tutorial before arrival as it contains a lot of useful information to help you enjoy your holiday. It takes around 1-2 hours to complete and can be done at your leisure. There are 12 modules and a Captain’s Quiz at the end. When you complete the Captain’s Quiz, you will receive a certificate. We will also be notified that you have completed the tutorial. This will make your check- in at the marina quicker and easier. Check it out here: https://www.carrickcraft.com/online-tutorial/ How will I navigate? On arrival, you will receive a copy of our bespoke Navigation Guide. Simply learn a few basic rules of navigation and you will find it very easy. The entire Shannon and Erne system is marked with poles to show you where to go and warn you of shallow water. Simply stay between these markers and you will be fine. So long as you follow our charts and maps you will find the rivers and lakes perfectly safe for people who have not experienced a cruising holiday before. The detailed Navigation Guide also provides information on facilities provided at each mooring location along the way.
Remember the Golden Rule of a boating holiday on the Shannon and Erne: There’s no hurry!
How will I control the boat? You will receive a demonstration by an instructor on your own craft and you will be shown the controls and how they work. The instructor will demonstrate how to leave a mooring (and return) and you will then be able to do some manoeuvres yourself. This is the time to ask the instructor any questions you may have. Teamwork and routines Managing a cruiser successfully requires teamwork and it is best to allocate specific tasks to each member of the crew before setting off so that everyone is involved in the day-to-day running of the cruiser. Before setting off it is important that everybody knows what they are doing and has attended the navigation class. Electrical/battery power The batteries supplying the electrical power must be recharged each day, this means running the engine for at least 2 hours every day. Fuel At the start of your voyage the cruiser will have a full tank of fuel. The Waterford, Clare, Kilkenny, Wexford and Carlow Classes have sufficient fuel to last 2 weeks normally (about 60 hours driving) and can only be re- fuelled at a Carrickcraft base. The locations of fuel stations are shown on the Navigation Charts. Please note that fuel may not always be available on Sundays as many businesses, including Carrickcraft, have restricted opening hours.
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