Video: How to Stay Safe Near Weirs When Paddling | Paddle UK

New video by playak: Weirs are barriers across a river used to change or stop the flow of a river.

Sophie talks you through what weirs are, how to avoid getting stuck and how to stay safe when paddling near weirs. Key points to remember:

Stay clear of a weir.

Check your route for weirs before heading out. Use our PaddlePoints map to plan your route: https://gopaddling.info/paddlepoints/

Get out well above the weir and walk around it.

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