Water Activities

David Bowers
See County Directory for address or contact ACC Activities.

Water Authorisation Scheme (Form W)

National Directory Of Waters

POR Rules on Water Activities
POR Rules on Life Jackets
POR Rules on Classifications of Water
POR Rules on Water Authorisations
POR Rules on Boats
POR Rules on Charter Vessels
POR Rules on Swimming
POR Rules on Leisure Center Swimming with Lifeguards
POR Rules on All Other Swimming

Suggested Gear List for Canoe Expeditions

FAQ articles for kayaking/canoeing (Canadian magazine)

BCU Coaching Qualification syllabusses

Open Canoe / Kayak

Hire of boats, please see prices.

Bell Boats

Operated by Northampton District. Contact details in the directory.

Sailing

OD1 - operated by David Bowers. Information on www.sail-od1.org.uk.

Diving

See Northampton Sub Aqua Club

Swimming

Staged Swimming Activity Badge POR Rules on Sole Use of a Swimming Facility
POR Rules on Multiple Use of a Swimming Facility
POR Rules on Swimming Training and Competitions
FactSheet on Scout Owned Swimming Facilities
POR Rules on Scout Owned Swimming Facilities

Classification Of Waters

• Class C - safe inland waters, as defined in the factsheet Class C Waters available from the Scout Information Centre;
• Class B1 - sheltered inland waters and other sheltered water where currents and tides create no real danger;
• Class B2 - the sea up to one mile from the shore, but excluding more dangerous waters close inshore; more sheltered parts of estuaries; large inland lakes and lochs; inland waters British Canoe Union Grade 2;
• Class B3 - the sea up to three miles from the shore, but excluding more dangerous waters close inshore; busy commercial ports, exposed parts of estuaries; inland waters British Canoe Union Grade 3;
• Class A - open sea more than three miles from the shore, and other dangerous waters close inshore; inland waters British Canoe Union Grade 4 and above.

Venues