I want to use a canoe on a canal. Do I need a licence?
All boats on the canals need to have licences. You therefore need a licence to paddle a canoe or kayak on a canal. You can obtain this licence from British Waterways offices. However, because of a special arrangement, membership of the British Canoe Union would give you the right to paddle on most canals, without any further payment, so joining that could make good sense, depending on how frequently you plan to use your canoe. More information can be found at www.waterscape.
