Keeping navigation rights
A record number of craft took to the waterway between Pulborough and Pallingham Quay for an event on Sunday 19th April, organised by The Wey & Arun Canal Trust.
Maintaining the rights
The annual rally aims to continue the long tradition of boats navigating this section of the Arun, as the Canal Trust has a strong interest in maintaining these rights.
Those taking part included members of the Trust and enthusiasts from canoe clubs and youth groups in the area, with Trust Chairman Sally Schupke explaining:
"We were delighted with the turn-out for the rally, which resulted in a colourful array of small craft along the Arun. It was a convivial and very pleasant occasion, with participants telling us they had an enjoyable time on the river."
Lost route to the sea
The Arun is tidal as far as Pallingham, where the Wey & Arun canal route joins the river.
The Wey & Arun Canal Trust is restoring the 23 miles canal between Pallingham and the Wey at Shalford, near Guildford in Surrey. Eventually, boats will be able to travel from the restored canal into the Arun, with London's ‘lost route to the sea' back in full use.