Dublin Grand Canal - Pleasure Boating

The Grand Canal in Dublin is now used mainly for pleasure boating. Boats are restricted to the following maximum dimensions: length 60ft/18.5m, width 13ft/3.9m, draught 4ft/1.2m, freeboard 9ft/2.75m.

Every boat must bear a name or a number. The maximum permitted speed is 3mi/5km an hour.

Boats keep to the right, with overtaking on the left. The locks may be used only in daylight. At certain points boats can be hired.