What we are about, and how and why we came about! 

The North Shannon Motor Yacht Club (NSMYC) was founded in 1983 by a small group of inland waterways enthusiasts who enjoyed (and still enjoy) cruising in company to the many unique hostelries dotted along the upper River Shannon and its lakes, backwaters, tributaries and canals.

Today, its membership still reflects that great affection for, and patronage of these wonderful establishments which are an integral part of the inland waterways network and its ever-growing number of users. This is typically symbolised in the Club burgee - a tankard of beer on a yellow (desert-like) backdrop!

Whilst the majority of members tend to own a boat of some shape or size, the Club also welcomes non-boat owners who frequently 'guest' on the various rallies and/or cruises-in-company held throughout the year. The 2008 programme can be seen on the 'Activities for 2008' link.

Naturally, bringing a bottle or two on board, being able to play a musical instrument or possessing a vast repertoire of songs and ‘ditties’ are all decided assets!

And needless to say, post 'closing time' parties on board add a further serious dimension to the enjoyment and ‘craic’.

The NSMYC Clubhouse is Lock 17 (Carthys Pub) in Leitrim Village (on the banks of the Shannon Erne Waterway) where genial host (and former Commodore) Dave Carthy makes members and visitors effusively welcome!

So if you feel you too could be a kindred spirit, moulded in the same sense of 'joie de vivre', perhaps you should look us up!