Tamsin  Phipps  Government  &  Public  Affairs  Manager  

Bri;sh  Canoe  Union    

Water  as  a  resource      The  Recrea;onal  User    

The  Recrea;onal  User  •  Watersports

Millions of people each year enjoy being on, in or by the water

Over 50% of the population live with in just a few miles of a waterway

Its not just the humans that enjoy the water!

Canoeing  ….    

Need to exercise, but can’t stand the thought of going to the gym?

Enjoy training outdoors, but running has taken its toll on your joints?

Want to get fitter, but can’t imagine yourself in Lycra?

Then canoeing could be the sport for you.

Canoeing  and  the  Environment    

Educa;on  …..  

Be  a  Rubbish  Canoeist!  

Reducing  the  impact    

Canoe  Trails    

Where can I go canoeing?

•  Start and finish points

•  Things to see and do on route

•  Historical information

•  Safety information including skill level required

•  Environmental information

Addi;onal  Benefits      

•  Health –

•  Personal development

•  Education

•  Rural Growth

•  Environmental enjoyment

•  Partnership working