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Following
the outbreak of this dreadful disease (which can affect all
cloven hoof animals) the BCU has to-day (27th February 2001)
made the following emergency decisions.
1. As
of to-day February 27th 2001 ALL EVENTS and COURSES are
to be cancelled.
2. We
strongly recommend that all recreational paddling ceases where
it involves portage over or paddling alongside open farm land.
3. If
you have used your craft in the last 4
weeks will you disinfect it both inside and out and your paddle
and dry them out as soon as is practical.
4. If
you have paddled within the last 4 weeks will you please also
disinfect your canoeing gear particularly footwear and dry
it out.
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The BCU
feels it essential that canoeists are not only known to be
voluntarily restricting their personal movement but also are
seen to be doing so, since this will help our access efforts
in the future.
Please
do not go to an event site after cancellation even if you
have paid for accommodation since this will not only risk
the spread of the disease but you will also put canoeists
in a poor light.
This decision
will be reviewed weekly on each Tuesday morning at 9.00am.
Further
information may be accessed via the BCU
Web site
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