We believe this to be the cheapest cover available and is certainly the simplest to buy.
There are two levels of cover to choose from if you wish to insure an individual craft, the premium is based on the value of your craft.
Your policy runs from when you purchase the insurance until the day your membership expires.
Explorer £27.50
Cover for any canoe or kayak you own, with a value up to £750
Explorer Plus £45.00
For up to three canoes or kayaks that you own with a limit of £750 per craft
Elite £60.00
For specialist canoes or kayaks that you own, covering one craft with a value of up to £1500
Elite Plus £85.00
Cover up to three canoes or kayaks that you own, each with a value not exceeding £1500
FAQs
Q. My BCU membership covers me for third party liability insurance when I am using my canoe. What is the situation if my brother is paddling as he is not a member?
A. To provide for the eventuality of a non BCU member paddling a member's canoe, the Canoe England Canoe and Kayak insurance has a contingency cover that will cover a non member's third party liability up to £3,000,000.
Q. Will canoes be covered for theft if they are being transported in the back of a van?
A. Yes as long as the van is locked if left unattended.
Q. There is no mention of "white water" use in the policy, does this mean I cannot kayak in white water?
A. The BCU has consulted with its insurance advisors and it was decided to remove references to white water as it is difficult to define. Therefore there are no restrictions on the types of class of water you kayak in.
Q. Are competitions covered?
A. Yes, there are no restrictions on use.
Q. I am covered on holiday?
A. Covers up to 30 days in Europe at any one time.
Q. What types of canoeing are covered?
A. All canoeing activities are covered, including competition.
Still unsure?
If you have more questions please see POLICY WORDING
If you still have questions contact the administrators
Towergate Mardon
New Zealand House
160 - 162 Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6AL
Tel: 0800 515 629
Email: mardon@towergate.co.uk