outdoor activities andy jeffrey general manager outward bound wales

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

ANDY JEFFREY

General ManagerOutward Bound Wales

Recreational

Educational

USER TYPES

RECREATIONAL

Little control

Potential for abuse

Need education

Diverse

(SOME CLUBS OR ASSOCIATIONS)

EDUCATIONAL

Under supervision(QUALIFIED AND INFORMED)

Fewer activities

Big opportunity

NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES

ROYAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION

WELSH CANOEING ASSOCIATION

BRITISH MOUNTAINEERING COUNCIL

RYA

Sailing

Powerboating

PWC

NoisePollution

NoisePollution

Minimal impact

RYA has -

Strong ethic –Education not legislation

Positive environmental policy

Influence with Government

Robust infrastructure

WCA

Inland and Sea

Canoes and Kayaks

Minimal impact but -AccessConflict with other users

WCA has -

Positive environmental policy

Coaching structure -Vehicle for education

BMC

Hill walking

Rock climbing

IMPACT -AccessErosion

Litter

BMC has -

Positive environmental policy

Structured training -LEADERSHIPINSTRUCTORS

Government influence

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Mountain biking

Caving and mine exploration

Gorge walking

Rambling

Diving

OUTDOOR CENTRES are

Licensed

Inspected

Regulated

OUTDOOR CENTRES have

Invaluable staff

Opportunity to educate

Genuine interest

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Andy JEFFREY