Erne Boat Rally 2026

Welcome to the Erne Boat Rally

Celebrating boating, fellowship, friendship and the beautiful River Erne.

Aerial view of the River Erne

The Beauty of the River Erne

From above, the Erne shows exactly why this rally is such a special event each year.

2026 Rally Date

Friday 22nd May 2026

Save the date for the 2026 Erne Boat Rally. Entry, route and event information will be available through the links below.

Quick Links

Rally Entry

Ready to join us on the water? View entry information and rally details.

Online Entry

Rally Route

See the planned route, stops and activities along the River Erne.

View Route

Safety Notes

Important safety information for boats, crews, passengers and visitors.

View Safety

Instructions

Read the latest rally instructions before setting off for the event.

Instructions

Commodores

View the Erne Boat Rally Commodores from 1966 to the present day.

View List

Rally History

Read the original historical pieces from the Erne Boat Rally archive.

Read History

Current Rally Officers

Meet the team leading the 2026 Erne Boat Rally.

Ashley and Ryan Clarke, Commodore 2026

Commodore 2026

Ashley & Ryan Clarke

Darragh Fitzpatrick, Vice Commodore

Vice Commodore

Darragh Fitzpatrick

Ashley Charles, Rear Commodore

Rear Commodore

Ashley Charles

About The Rally

The Erne Boat Rally is a river gathering enjoyed by boating enthusiasts and waterway lovers from across Ireland. It brings people together on the River Erne for boating, entertainment, friendship and fellowship.

The Main Boat Rally traditionally takes place at the end of May or beginning of June, with the Mini Rally later in the year, usually in early September.

Over the years, the Rally has grown into one of Ireland’s best-loved boating fixtures, with crews returning year after year to enjoy the waterway, the company and the designated stops along the route.

Photography & Social Media

Photographs can be a great record of the day, but please be mindful that not everyone may wish to appear on social media. Please seek consent before taking or posting photographs, especially on boats.

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