Canoeist Code of Conduct
The canoeist code.
In order to enjoy your canoeing and allow others to enjoy the water the BCU has a code of conduct for Canoeists. It is a good idea to try to follow this, as it will give you and those you meet a better time.
- Be Polite and friendly to local residents.
- Drive with care and consideration.
- Park without causing an obstruction.
- Be as quite as possible.
- Unload kit tidily and take all rubbish home.
- Get changed out of public view.
- Get permission before going on to private land.
- Avoid disturbing wildlife and environmental damage.
- Be considerate to other water users.
- Leave no trace of your visit.
Follow the country code.
- 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 farm land.
- Take special care on country roads.
- Use gates and stiles to cross fences, hedges & walls.
- Make no unnecessary noise.