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Canoe Wales Statement on Access
Canoe Wales statement on access is set out below. The statement sets out our position on the rights of access, the responsibilities of users, the role of Canoe Wales, our position on charges, our position on access agreements and our role in relation to access.
1 The right to use the inland waters of Wales
Canoe Wales supports the rights of its members and the general public to use all the inland waters of Wales with responsibility and pride.
2 The right to be fully supported in law
Canoe Wales believes that the law should be improved to make clear the right to use the inland waters of Wales. In the absence of statute, Canoe Wales holds that there are sufficient legal rights for its members and the general public to paddle responsibly without interference.
3 The right to access the river at an appropriate point
Canoe Wales supports the right to enter and leave the water in places where there is already public access, or where access, conditional or otherwise, is provided.
4 The responsibility to respect the environment
Canoe Wales encourages its members and the general public to understand and respect the environment when using the inland waters of Wales.
5 The responsibility to respect other users
Canoe Wales encourages its members and general public to treat all other users of inland waterways with respect.
6 Our position on charges
Canoe Wales believes that members and the general public have the right to enjoy navigation of the natural inland waters of Wales without charge. Our inland waters should remain with the parks, mountains, coast, public footpaths and bridleways as public spaces which are free to traverse for all.
7 Our position on access agreements
Canoe Wales does not endorse access agreements but will issue or endorse guidance on responsible use from time to time.
8 The role of Canoe Wales in relation to access
Canoe Wales will:
· campaign on behalf of its members to uphold the rights set out in this statement
· campaign to further reinforce those rights in law
· support members by issuing guidance for responsible use
· work with other interest groups to promote and widen the responsible use of the inland waters of Wales
· promote the benefits of access for the population of Wales in terms of quality of life,
economic improvement, healthy living and benefits to the environment
We would hope that all of these activities would benefit other user groups and the general public.
Canoe Wales Statement on Access
Canoe Wales statement on access is set out below. The statement sets out our position on the rights of access, the responsibilities of users, the role of Canoe Wales, our position on charges, our position on access agreements and our role in relation to access.
1 The right to use the inland waters of Wales
Canoe Wales supports the rights of its members and the general public to use all the inland waters of Wales with responsibility and pride.
2 The right to be fully supported in law
Canoe Wales believes that the law should be improved to make clear the right to use the inland waters of Wales. In the absence of statute, Canoe Wales holds that there are sufficient legal rights for its members and the general public to paddle responsibly without interference.
3 The right to access the river at an appropriate point
Canoe Wales supports the right to enter and leave the water in places where there is already public access, or where access, conditional or otherwise, is provided.
4 The responsibility to respect the environment
Canoe Wales encourages its members and the general public to understand and respect the environment when using the inland waters of Wales.
5 The responsibility to respect other users
Canoe Wales encourages its members and general public to treat all other users of inland waterways with respect.
6 Our position on charges
Canoe Wales believes that members and the general public have the right to enjoy navigation of the natural inland waters of Wales without charge. Our inland waters should remain with the parks, mountains, coast, public footpaths and bridleways as public spaces which are free to traverse for all.
7 Our position on access agreements
Canoe Wales does not endorse access agreements but will issue or endorse guidance on responsible use from time to time.
8 The role of Canoe Wales in relation to access
Canoe Wales will:
· campaign on behalf of its members to uphold the rights set out in this statement
· campaign to further reinforce those rights in law
· support members by issuing guidance for responsible use
· work with other interest groups to promote and widen the responsible use of the inland waters of Wales
· promote the benefits of access for the population of Wales in terms of quality of life,
economic improvement, healthy living and benefits to the environment
We would hope that all of these activities would benefit other user groups and the general public.