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STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD
SAFETY & REGULATIONS
Confidence comes from knowing you’ve got it covered. That includes
safety. Please read the following safety information carefully and follow
all applicable regulations and recommendations.
Overview
The United States Coast Guard and Transport Canada are the federal
agencies responsible for the regulations that apply to watercraft,
including Stand-up Paddleboards (SUP), in the United States
and Canada respectively.
Stand-Up Paddleboards are defined as a human-powered watercraft
used for pleasure and recreation. While you do not need a license
to operate a Stand-up Paddleboard, including inflatable SUPs (iSUP),
both agencies have rules covering their use.
• For USA Safety & Regulations, see Page 2
• For Canadian Safety & Regulations, see Page 3
In addition to the federal regulations, there may be state, provincial,
parks authority and local laws governing watercraft safety. Please contact
the authorities in your area to obtain current laws and periodic updates.
Because of the portable nature of your iSUP, you may travel
to experience the call of waters outside of North America.
In this case, we urge you to familiarize yourself with destination
SUP regulations before you leave.
Safety Rating For Your Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard
The Beau Lake Newport iSUP is rated for:
• Protected waters, including most rivers, harbors,
lakes and canals.
• The open ocean with smaller waves or swells.
• Class 1 whitewater rivers (small waves or riffles,
very few rocks or obstacles).
• Class 2 whitewater rivers (fast-moving current in wide-open
channels, small waves, few obstacles).
STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD
SAFETY & REGULATIONS — USA
U.S. Coast Guard Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Regulations
The Coast Guard recognizes SUPs as “vessels” when they are operated
“beyond the narrow confines of a surfing, swimming or bathing area.”
A vessel, according to 1 USC 3 “includes a watercraft or other artificial
contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means
of transportation on water.”
A SUP operating outside a surfing or swimming area is subject
to the Navigation Rules relating to Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs),
Visual Distress Signals (VFDs), sound-producing device, navigation
lights, and accident reporting.
Note: Rules may vary by State
.
Please contact the authorities in your area to obtain current laws
and periodic updates.
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Life jackets:
As a general rule, children (12 years old
and under) must wear an Inherently Buoyant life jacket
and adults must have one type of PFD onboard. PFDs
must be Coast Guard approved and either Type I, II or III.
• Sound-producing devices: A whistle or compressed gas horn.
• Lights: Navigation lights are not required. Carry a watertight
flashlight to avoid a collision if the SUP is used after sunset
or before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility.
• Visual Distress Signals : In some States, VDS are only required
when operating a SUP less than 16 feet long offshore,
between sunset and sunrise.