Why your canoe or kayak needs a licence. yes, it's not just narrowboats and barges that need a licence on our waterways. all portable, unpowered craft such as canoes, kayaks, dinghies, rowing boats, paddleboards and even light inflatable craft do too.. The uk rivers guidebook looking at paddling the canals around london and i couldn't find any information on the waterways site about kayaks. i know you need a license for pleasure craft, but generally those are powered or moored on the canal. just wondered if anyone had further information. thanks, j. top.. I'm going to buy some kayaks for my kids, and was wondering if you need a license to paddle on the canal, thanks for your help..
Canoe and kayak licence requirements waterways & environment briefing note on many waterways across the country a licence, day pass or similar is required.. Among the many other benefits, membership includes a canal and rivers trust and environment agency licence that enables you to paddle on many of britain's canals, statutory navigations, and on some private waterways. the cost of an adult basic membership of canoe england for 2013 is £37.00.. Canoeing and kayaking exploring our canals and rivers by canoe can help you get fit, closer to nature and allows you to experience our waterways from a totally new angle. our ongoing work to care for canals and rivers means that many people have the perfect canoeing spot virtually on their doorstep..
