Enjoying a Welcome

To enjoy their sport canoeists need to be welcome

Follow these simple rules.

 

Be friendly and polite to local residents

Drive slowly with care and consideration

Park sensibly without causing any obstruction

Be as quiet as possible

Unload kit tidily and take all litter home

Get changed out of public view

Get permission before going onto private property

 

Avoid wildlife disturbance and environmental damage

Be considerate to other water users

Avoid being an intrusion on local life

Support local businesses if you can

Say "Thank You" for any help you receive

Leave no trace of your visit

Follow the Country Code (see below)

 

Enjoy the countryside and respect its life and work Leave livestock, crops & machinery alone

Guard against all risk of fire Take your litter home

Fasten all Gates Help to keep all water clean

Keep your dogs under close control Protect wildlife, plants and trees

Keep to public paths across farmland Take special care on country roads

Use gates and stiles to cross fences, hedges & walls Make no unnecessary noise

these are some good ways for canoeists to earn a welcome in the countryside

PADDLESAFE

Creating a safer environment within our sport in order that everyone can enjoy themselves safely is everyone`s responsibility.

Our club has a Child Protection Policy which can be viewed on request. All instructors and committee members are trained and CRB checked.

Our club has an appointed Child Protection Officer who you can contact if you have any concerns regarding a child or any club member.

The BCU Child Protection Policy and all other related information can be viewed on the BCU website www.bcu.org.uk

If you have any concerns regarding your child or any of our members please talk to us or you can contact the NSPCC Child Protection helpline on 0808 800 5000

Or Childline on 0800 1111.