220. If every person on board a paddleboat, a watercycle or a sealed-hull, sit-on-top kayak is wearing a personal flotation device or lifejacket of an appropriate size, the paddleboat, watercycle or kayak is required to carry on board only the following safety equipment:

• (a) a sound-signalling device; and

• (b) a watertight flashlight, if the paddleboat, watercycle or kayak is operated after sunset or before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility.

• 221. (1) A racing canoe or racing kayak that is engaged in formal training, in an official competition or in final preparation for an official competition that is governed by safety guidelines and procedures established by the governing body is not required to carry on board the safety equipment required by this Part if it is attended by a safety craft that is carrying on board a personal flotation device or lifejacket of an appropriate size

  • (a) for each person on board the canoe or kayak, if the safety craft is attending only one pleasure craft; or

  • (b) for each person on board the canoe or kayak with the most persons on board, if the safety craft is attending more than one pleasure craft.

• (2) However, if the canoe or kayak is not attended by a safety craft, it is required to carry on board the following safety equipment:

  • (a) a personal flotation device or lifejacket of an appropriate size for each person on board;

  • (b) a sound-signalling device; and

  • (c) a watertight flashlight, if the canoe or kayak is operated after sunset or before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility.

• 222. (1) A rowing shell that is competing in a provincially, nationally or internationally sanctioned regatta or competition, or engaged in training at the venue at which the regatta or competition is taking place, is not required to carry on board the safety equipment required by this Part.

• (2) A rowing shell that is engaged in activities governed by safety guidelines and procedures established by the governing body is not required to carry on board the safety equipment required by this Part if it is attended by a safety craft that is carrying on board a personal flotation device or lifejacket of an appropriate size

  • (a) for each person on board the rowing shell, if the safety craft is attending only one rowing shell; or

  • (b) for each person on board the rowing shell with the most persons on board, if the safety craft is attending more than one rowing shell.

• (3) However, if the rowing shell is not attended by a safety craft, it is required to carry on board only the following safety equipment:

  • (a) a personal flotation device or lifejacket of an appropriate size for each person on board;

  • (b) a sound-signalling device; and

  • (c) a watertight flashlight, if the canoe or kayak is operated after sunset or before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility.

300. The following definitions apply in this Part.

“class 3 or above waters”

“class 3 or above waters” means waters that have

• (a) rapids with moderate and irregular waves; or

• (b) rapids that are stronger, have more obstructions or are otherwise more difficult to navigate than rapids with moderate and irregular waves. (eaux de classe 3 ou plus)

“guided excursion”

“guided excursion” means a non-competitive outdoor recreational activity or excursion led by a person in charge of the activity or excursion during which the participants use a human-powered vessel. (excursion guidée)

“helmet”

“helmet” means a helmet that has a fastening system and that is designed to protect a person’s head from injury from the mid-line of the forehead to the back of the crown of the head. (casque protecteur)