Canoeing/ Kayaking - do u need a license etc?
Discussion
After spotting someone on here posting about how good some of the cheap inflatable kayaks were I thought I'd look into it as there is a fairly popular river near me but I'm surprised (or confused) at some of the restrictions.
Now I know there are rights of way issues for walking cycling etc but I had a perhaps naive utopian vision of picking up a paddle an navigating the river to my hearts content ( or nearest pub) - I thought rivers werent owned as such.
Having checked my local canoe club website they say you cant go passed a lock a mile upstream because the environment agency hage restricted that as a fishing area and that similarly you can only go about 6 miles downstream IIRC. For the bits in between you apparently need a license ( which you can get through club membership).
Is this the same everywhere? I really didn't expect this to be so controlled or restricted. It'd be good to hear other people's experiences of this and kayaking in general before I rewrite my letter to Santa for that kayak!
Now I know there are rights of way issues for walking cycling etc but I had a perhaps naive utopian vision of picking up a paddle an navigating the river to my hearts content ( or nearest pub) - I thought rivers werent owned as such.
Having checked my local canoe club website they say you cant go passed a lock a mile upstream because the environment agency hage restricted that as a fishing area and that similarly you can only go about 6 miles downstream IIRC. For the bits in between you apparently need a license ( which you can get through club membership).
Is this the same everywhere? I really didn't expect this to be so controlled or restricted. It'd be good to hear other people's experiences of this and kayaking in general before I rewrite my letter to Santa for that kayak!
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