The mandatory safety equipment specified under the Small Vessel Regulations are minimum requirements only. To be well prepared for emergencies and breakdowns, we recommend that you carry more than the minimum safety equipment required by law.*
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Type of vessel:
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Kayak
Canoe
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Sail
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PWC
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Unpowered and Powered Craft
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Vessel length:
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< 6 metres
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< 6 metres
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6 to 8 metres
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8 to 12 metres
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12 to 20 metres
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> 20 metres
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Required Safety Equipment
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PFD or lifejacket for each occupant
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Buoyant 15 m heaving line
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on 30 m line
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610 or 762 mm lifebuoy
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on 15 m line
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on 15 m line
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on 15 m line
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Re-boarding device
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if free- board > 0.5 m
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if free- board > 0.5 m
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Lifting harness
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Manual propelling device or anchor(s)
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30 m anchor line
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50 m anchor line
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50 m anchor line
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Bailer or manual water pump
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Bailer and pump
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Fire extinguisher(s)
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1
5BC
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1
5BC
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1 or 2
5BC
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1 or 2
5BC
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2
10BC
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3
10BC
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3+
10BC
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Fire axe
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1
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2
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10-L bucket(s)
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2
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4
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Powered fire pump
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Watertight flashlight or flares
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Light or 3 flares A/B/C
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Light or 3 flares A/B/C
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Light or 3 flares A/B/C
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Light or 3 flares A/B/C
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Light & 6 flares A/B/C
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Light & 12 flares A/B/C/D
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Light & 12 flares A/B/C/D
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Light & 12 flares A/B/C/D
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Sound signalling device/appliance
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any type
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any type
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any type
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any type
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any type
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1
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1+ bell
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1+ bell
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Navigation lights
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or a flashlight
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* The following items are not required under the Small Vessels Regulations but they are recommended by freecourse.ca as standard equipment on pleasure craft if you plan to be out for more than a few hours:
Spare clothing in a watertight bag; Survival kit in a watertight bag (containing potable water, emergency rations, flashlight, whistle, and knife); Tool kit (containing adjustable wrench, socket set, spark plug wrench, screwdriver set, hammer, vise-grips, slip-joint pliers, needle nose pliers, and a voltmeter); Spare parts ( including fuses, bulbs, spare propeller, shear and cotter pins, nuts and bolts, penetrating oil, lubricating oil and grease, duct tape, electrical tape, filters, spark plugs, fan belt, spare fuel line, and hose clamps; Tools and materials to temporarily stop a hull leak; First aid kit stored in a dry place; and VHF radio.
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