National Water Activities Centre (NWAC)

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The National Water Activity Centre (NWAC) is an officially recognised [Irish Sailing Association |http://www.sailing.ie] activity centre of Scouting Ireland situated 20 Km from Limerick City on the shores of Lough Derg which is just 3 Km from the village of Killaloe. The site is bounded on one side by an extensive forest with panoramic views of counties Clare and Tipperary. On the other side we have Lough Derg which is one of Ireland's most picturesque lakes leading up to the north to the villages of Mountshannon, Garrykennedy, Terryglass and Portumna.

The Centre is run by a trained group of volunteers and the training of staff is provided by the Irish Sailing Association. Its main sailing vessel is the Lelievlet the mainstay of the Dutch Sea Scouts.

The centre is the ideal location to explore water activities with your Section. The centre can provide canoeing, sailing, rafting and fun water based activities where your Section can explore the water with the comfort and security of trained staff. If you are experienced in water activities then the centre is an ideal base to explore the beauty of Lough Derg.

Killaloe is one of Ireland's most attractive villages with many places of historical interest as well as excellent outdoor sporting facilities. Killaloe was also the home of Brian Boru, High King of Ireland in 1102, when it was the Capital of Ireland.