Editing River Ancholme (section)

==Recreation==
In addition to its function as a land drainage channel and for water supply, the river is also used for recreation. The waterway is managed by the [[Environment Agency]], which requires all vessels to be registered and in possession of an up-to-date licence.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/recreation/boating/31613.aspx |title=Boat Registration, Anglian Region |publisher=Environment Agency |archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140328084622/http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/recreation/boating/31613.aspx |archive-date=28 March 2014}}</ref> There are over 200 boats registered, and there are moorings at Ferriby, Brigg, Brandy Wharf and Bishopbridge. Access to and from the Humber is restricted by extensive mud banks to the north of Ferriby Sluice, which are exposed at low tide. Passage through South Ferriby lock is therefore limited to three hours either side of high tide. The river is large enough to support small barges and medium-sized [[cabin cruiser]]s. South Ferriby lock is {{convert|68|by|18|ft|m}} with a draught of {{convert|4|ft|11|in|m}}. Harlam Hill lock is smaller, at {{convert|60|by|16|ft|m}} but the effective maximum length of boats is {{convert|40|ft|m}}, as there is nowhere above the lock to turn a longer boat. Small boats can be launched from a slipway at Brandy Wharf Leisure Park, on the western bank of the river.{{sfn|Cumberlidge |2009 |pp=56–57}}

The river is a popular venue for rowing, kayaking and canoeing.

===Ancholme Rowing Club===
'''Ancholme Rowing Club''' is based in Brigg, and caters for rowers of all abilities. It encourages junior membership, offers tuition,{{sfn |EA |2006 |p=15}} and organises two major events each year. The Ancholme Head race covers a {{convert|2750|m|yd|adj=on}} course, with open, women's, juniors, mixed and masters categories, and is affiliated to British Rowing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ancholmerowing.co.uk/events.html |publisher=Ancholme Rowing Club |title=Ancholme Head |access-date=21 November 2015}}</ref> The Scrumpy Row has a more social orientation, and covers {{convert|6|mi|km}} from Brigg to Brandy Wharf.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ancholmerowing.co.uk/info.html |publisher=Ancholme Rowing Club |title=Club Information |access-date=21 November 2015}}</ref> The Environment Agency work with the club to support competitive and recreational rowing.

===BCU members use===
The Agency have an agreement with the British Canoe Union, allowing their members to use the river.

===Yachts and cruiser/estuary vessel marinas===
Some small sailing yachts use the river, and the slipway at Brandy Wharf has encouraged this kind of use.{{sfn |EA |2006 |p=15}}

The Ancholme has a [[marina]] at Brigg and another at South Ferriby, which has a [[Ship-chandler|chandlery]] and boat building facilities.{{sfn |EA |2006 |p=16}} Around three-quarters of the boats that use the river are sea-going vessels, as it provides easy access to the North Sea via the Humber.{{sfn |EA |2006 |p=6}}

===Angling===
The river is well stocked with fish, and provides high-class coarse fishing. There are organised competitions each year, including winter match angling, which attract anglers from Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire and nearby.

===Pedestrians===
The river is also popular with walkers, having a towpath along its entire length; other rights of way are associated with the river.