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Legal Safety Requirements for Paddle Boarding in Canada / Marybeth, Paddle Adventurer

In this video, Marybeth, Paddle Adventurer shares what is now required by law when paddle boarding in Canada and other safety items you should consider.

If you are paddling across a body of water, getting from point A to B, you are navigating and require the following under the Small Vessel Regulations by Transport Canada:
  • Whistle (sound signalling device)
  • Life Jacket/PFD
    • Option 1:  Carry the lifejacket on board, you must also have a buoyant heaving line at least 15m (49’3”) * does not apply to inflatable PFDs. These must always be worn
    • Option 2:  Wear your life jacket and no buoyant heaving line is required
  • Buoyant Heaving Line at least 15m (49’3) *see above for exception
  • Watertight flashlight: required for lowlight or nighttime (after sunset or before sunrise)

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