SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Unless exempted as described below, rowing shells are required to carry:

• one-Canadian-approved personal floatation device (PFD) or lifejackets of appropriate size for each person on board;

• one sound signalling device;

• navigation lights that meet the applicable standards set out in the Collision Regulations if the pleasure craft is operated after sunset and before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility.

 

EXEMPTION

A rowing shell is not required to carry personal protection equipment, boat safety equipment and distress equipment if

• it is attended by a safety craft carrying a personal flotation device (PFD) or lifejacket of appropriate size for each member of the crew of the largest vessel being attended (in addition to its own safety equipment) or;

• the rowing shell carries a PFD or lifejacket of appropriate size for each member of the crew, a sound signalling device and, if it is operated before sunrise or after sunset, a watertight flashlight or;

• if it is competing or training during a provincially, nationally or internationally sanctioned regatta or competition or is engaged in training at the venue at which such a regatta or competition is taking place.

 

Our lifejackets are in a bag in the clubhouse. When the Safety Boat is on the lake, the lifejackets are in the Safety Boat. If there is no safety boat, you are  required to carry the appropriate safety equipment in your shell. Personal lifejackets are also acceptable provided that they are approved by Transport Canada.