Shannon One Designs
Although a classic design, commissioned from Morgan Giles in 1920, the Shannon One Designs are among the most active dingy classes in Ireland. Over 130 have been built so far, up to 80 of which will turn out at least once in a given year, and new boats are added to the fleet each winter. As well as weekly racing in Lough Derg and Lough Ree Yacht Clubs, a spread of weekend regattas take place around the Shannon from Easter to Halloween, and the high point of every season are main regatta weeks of the two clubs in early August.