Comments on: Up the Dyfi https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2020/03/up-the-dyfi/ Tales from a down-shifted family - Making the most of modest means in West Wales Thu, 14 May 2020 17:00:45 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Back on the Water after Lockdown - A Simple Life of Luxury https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2020/03/up-the-dyfi/#comment-54093 Thu, 14 May 2020 17:00:45 +0000 https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=32902#comment-54093 […] within my capabilities so as to reduce the risk of having to call on the emergency services. But a lonely paddle on the sea here was about as socially distanced as it’s possible to get in the UK so all was good there. I’m also fortunate enough (thanks to careful planning) to be […]

]]> By: mum x https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2020/03/up-the-dyfi/#comment-53756 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 07:58:29 +0000 https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=32902#comment-53756 short period of time ? depends how you define that .For me five minutes paddling would be a long time but for you …..?
I doubt if you even saw anyone let along come in two metre of them .

]]> By: Alan Cole https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2020/03/up-the-dyfi/#comment-53714 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:52:51 +0000 https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=32902#comment-53714 And for those of you thinking that kayaking / surf skiing is outside of the current guidelines, here’s the official advice from British Canoeing. They have suspended all club events and training sessions and have this advice on personal paddling:

Personal and independent paddling

For personal and independent paddling this should only be considered if the activity is in line with all government advice and measures and;

  • A paddler lives within a close proximity to a river or waterway;
  • No vehicle travel is required to a river or waterway, a club, centre, facility or a stored boat shed;
  • The activity is once a day and is for a short period of time;
  • Activity is conducted alone or with household members, not in groups, with paddlers following social distancing measures and being two metres apart;
  • Consideration is given to the weather and water conditions and that both are well within your capabilities;
  • That a personal safety framework is put in place whilst on the water;
  • Tell someone where you are going and how long for – as well as letting them know when you’re off the water;
  • Only experienced and competent paddlers should be on the water independently.

I may have stretched the rules slightly as far as the length of time is concerned but otherwise all boxes were ticked.

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