Stand-Up Paddle Board(SUP)

Stand-Up Paddle Board(SUP)

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Designated “vessels” (Title 1 U.S. Code Section 3)

Designated “vessels” (Title 1 U.S. Code Section 3)

Vessel when operated beyond– Swimming area– Surfing area– Bathing area

Vessel when operated beyond– Swimming area– Surfing area– Bathing area

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Required EquipmentRequired Equipment

When operated outside surf/swim area(e.g. lakes, rivers, open ocean):

• Lifejacket (carry)• Whistle• Flashlight (night time only)

Offshore:• Visual Distress Signals

Surfing:• No change

Paddleboard vs SUPPaddleboard vs SUPRacing Paddleboard: PFD or no PFD?

– 33 CFR 175.11 “propelled by machinery, sails, oars, paddles, poles, or another vessel.”

• Ruling was for SUP only.“The sport involves a person standing on a board… … propelling themselves through use of a paddle”

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So…who is required to carry a lifejacket?

Racing shells, rowing sculls, racing canoes and racing kayaks are exempt…

- 33 CFR 175.17 (c) -

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Inflatable Inflatable LifejacketsLifejacketsInflatable Inflatable

LifejacketsLifejackets

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NAVRULES Rule 5:

“Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing…

and by all available means appropriate for the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.”

Proper Look-out?Proper Look-out?

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SUPSUP

• Hull ID Numbers (HIN)? No

• Registration Numbers? No

• NAVRULES? Yes

• Accident reports? Yes

• Hull ID Numbers (HIN)? No

• Registration Numbers? No

• NAVRULES? Yes

• Accident reports? Yes

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Walt TaylorRecreational Boating Safety

1st Coast Guard District(617)223-8464

Walter.h.taylor@uscg.mil

Walt TaylorRecreational Boating Safety

1st Coast Guard District(617)223-8464

Walter.h.taylor@uscg.mil