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.
For more safety advice, visit our Go Paddling website: h...
