For all ye budding Swallows and Amazon fans out there, the Lake District National Park authority is offering a few tip-bits of advice on safe use of boats, especially dinghy’s in the English Lake District.
Luckily, unlike many such organisations the authority have realised that most of us are fairly sensible so instead of saying “do not” all the time, they’ve come up with 3 simple guidelines to help everyone enjoy their time messing about on the popular lakes.
1) Choose an approved dinghy.
2) Always wear an approved buoyancy aid
3) Secure a dinghy to a tree with a 50 metre rope.
While we’re not completely sure what an “approved dinghy” is, the rest of them seem pretty sensible and common sense.
LDNPA Park Management Ranger Sara Spicer said “Treated with sensible caution our lakes are wonderful places for all the family to enjoy, but there are dangers lurking if people drop their guard or ignore these vital safety procedures“.
Could we add a number 4 to this list – always remember to pack the Horlicks and sandwiches as it can get pretty chilly out on those lakes.
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