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Safety Equipment Requirements

Boats up to

6 meters

in Length

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  • Life jacket or PFD for each person on board

  • Buoyant heaving line 15 metres

  • Reboarding device / ladder

  • Manual propelling device OR anchor with 15 m (50') of rode

  • Hand-bailer OR manual pump

  • If equipped with motor: Watertight flashlight OR 3 Type A, B, or C flares

  • Navigation lights - if operated at night or in restricted visibility

  • Magnetic compass [not required within sight of navigation marks

  • Radar reflector [not required under most day and near-shore use

  • Class 5BC fire extinguisher if equipped with inboard engine, fuel tank, fuel-burning stove, fridge or heater.

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