Welcome to Paddling / Kayaking
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In the United States boating regulations vary from state to state, but on a national level the
US Coast Guard requires that:
• All recreational boats must carry one wearable, readily-accessible, in good condition,
USCG-approved personal floatation device for each person on board. Children 12 years
old and younger must wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) at all times.
• Your kayak must include a system to signal your presence such as flares, signal mirror
or flashlight.
• All recreational vessels - including kayaks - are required to display navigational lights
between sunset and sunrise and during other periods of reduced visibility such as fog,
rain or haze.
• The USCG, working with affiliated local organizations, offers all small craft owners a free,
annual Vessel Safety Check (VSC). An educational procedure rather than an enforcement
of the law, the VSC helps increase everyone’s safety in small craft boating.
• Check your local and state laws for paddling and kayaking requirements.
• Do not exceed your kayak weight capacity of 400lbs.
• Do not exceed the user capacity of 1 person.
For up-to-date United States Coast Guard Regulations visit: http://www.uscgboating.org
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