water as a resource - the recreational user - christopher hawkesworth on behalf of tamsin phipps,...
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Landscapes for Life - Conference 2013 - East of England. 16th - 18th July 2013TRANSCRIPT
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