Pedal boats, Canoes, Kayaks, Rowboats & Rowing Shells

One (1) Canadian-approved personal flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each person on board
One (1) buoyant heaving line no less than 15 m (49’3”) in length

A watertight flashlight, OR three (3) Canadian-approved flares of Type A, B or C

The equipment listed in 2 and 3 is not mandatory if all people on board are wearing a Canadian approved flotation device of the appropriate size.

A sound-signalling device or a sound-signalling appliance
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

* Less than 6m (19'8") in length

One (1) Canadian-approved personal flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each person on board
One (1) buoyant heaving line no less than 15 m (49’3”) in length

One (1) manual propelling device (for more detailed description, refer to the manual propelling device definition),OR an anchor with no less than 15 m (49’3”) of cable, rope or chain in any combination
One (1) bailer, OR one (1) manual water pump fitted with or accompanied by sufficient hose to enable a person using the pump to discharge water from the bilge of the vessel over the side of the vessel

A sound-signalling device or a sound-signalling appliance
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

Note: Radar reflectors are required under certain conditions.

Pleasure craft propelled by oars and pleasure craft 8 m (26’3”) or less in length within sight of navigational marks do not require a compass.

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