If you only want to paddle on the River Stour at Dedham, the River Stour Trust do a licence.
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Can I kayak on the River Stour?
Canoe Wild operate predominantly along the 5 mile stretch of the River Stour from Fordwich to Grove Ferry. They provide kayak and canoe tours along the River Stour allowing you to take in the local area and wildlife at a leisurely paddle.
Can you kayak without a license?
If you’re paddling on the sea, estuaries or tidal water, or on a river or canal which doesn’t require a licence, then that’s fine, you don’t need one. There are also options to purchase a day licence. A Rivers licence is not a tax. The income is used for the benefit of paddlers.
Do you need a licence for a kayak on the River Stour Dorset?
The waterways on this trail don’t require you to have a licence to paddle on them. However if you paddle regularly you should consider becoming a member of British Canoeing.
How do I get a kayak licence UK?
You can usually purchase day licences from places like the Canal & River Trust or Broads Authority, or you can purchase yearly licences from these places too. The most comprehensive licence for paddlers though is the British Canoeing membership (or respective home nation membership).
What is the 120 rule for kayaking?
A good rule of thumb to follow is the “120° rule.” This means you should wear a wetsuit or dry suit whenever the sum of the air temperature and water temperature is equal to or less than 120°F. Warm weather does not cancel out the danger of cold water, wearing lighter clothing on a warm day increases risk.
Who owns the River Stour?
the National Trust
The Stour Valley Way is a designated long-distance footpath that follows almost all of the course of the river. White Mill, an 18th-century watermill on the river near Sturminster Marshall, is owned by the National Trust and open to the public.
Do I need a licence to kayak on rivers in UK?
Who needs a waterway licence? If you’re kayaking, canoeing or stand up paddleboarding in England or Wales a waterway licence is required to paddle on over 5000km of waterways that are managed by the Canal & River Trust, the Environment Agency, the Broads Authority and a number of other waterway authorities.
Can I use my kayak anywhere?
To get to the water, you have a legal right to carry your kayak along any public highway such as a public road or footpath. You may have a legal right to carry kayaks over private land to get to the beach, even if there is no footpath, but don’t expect the landowner to be happy about it.
How much is the fine for not having a waterways licence?
What if I don’t have a waterways licence? You can be fined up to £1,000 if you’re caught on an inland waterway and the following applies.
Can I kayak anywhere UK?
The sea surrounding the UK is free to Kayak except for a few off-limits areas as stipulated by the Ministry of Defence. This includes any estuaries and tidal rivers. Many rivers have tides that extend far inland so keep that in mind when researching your preferred paddling destination.
How much is a UK waterways licence?
Prices range from around £20 for a week’s licence on a river only to around £122 for 30-day ‘Explorer’ licence on a canal or river (prices as of April 2022), which allows you to spread out your use across the year.
Can you sup in the River Stour?
The River Stour by Dream Boats is another lovely spot for Paddle Boarding on the River Stour. Park down at Riverside Park Industrial Estate from here you can pump up your board, and follow the path down to the river. There is a floating jetty owned by Dreamboats to make it nice and easy to get on your boards.
Can you kayak on canals UK?
Yes, licences are required for the Canal and River Trust, exceptions being for members of British Canoeing and Canoe Wales who can use the waterways for free.
What do I need to kayak?
Kayak Gear
- Kayak.
- Paddle (1 per paddler), plus spare.
- Personal flotation device (1 per paddler)
- Bilge pump.
- Spray skirt (for cold weather/water)
- Dry bag for personal items.
- Headlamp/light with extra batteries (in case you’re out after dusk)
- Signaling whistle.
What side of the river do you kayak on?
Is there a correct side to pass on on canals and rivers? Ian. as a general rule you should pass left hand side to left hand side. i.e. aim to the right of the boat coming towards you, thereby going between it and the rhs bank.
What are the three golden rules of kayaking?
The three golden rules are a set of rules that, when followed, will let you paddle the most efficiently and help keep you safe on the water: You need to use the power of torso rotation for all your strokes. You need to choose an appropriate paddling location. You need to have a plan in case you capsize.
What should you not do while kayaking?
Never use alcohol or mind-altering drugs before or during a paddle. Do not paddle in flood conditions. Be aware of appropriate river water levels, tidal changes, dangerous currents, and weather changes.
Can you fish the River Stour?
Course (freshwater) fishing on the River Stour is strictly seasonal. There is no coarse fishing allowed during the Close Season (15 March – 15 June). Maximum penalty £50,000. Anyone over 12 years of age must possess a valid rod licence issued by the Environment Agency.
What lives in the River Stour?
Fish species including bream, brook lamprey, three-spined stickleback, brown trout and European eels also call the River Stour their home alongside other aquatic creatures such as water boatmen, leeches and various insect larvae such as caddis flies.
Are there beavers on the River Stour?
The site, on the banks of the River Stour, features a series of former gravel pits that have since filled with water, forming a network of ponds and lakes surrounded by dense wet willow woodland, all fenced off from the public – the perfect sanctuary for beavers!