Small Vessel Regulations (SOR/2010-91)

Regulations are current to 2013-04-29

Vessel Safety Equipment and Navigation Equipment

  • 311. (1) A human-powered vessel shall carry on board, for the category of equipment set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection, the equipment set out in column 2 as indicated in that column.

    table

    Column 1Column 2
    ItemCategory of EquipmentEquipment
    1.vessel safety equipment

    • (a) a bailer;

    • (b) a manual bilge pump; or

    • (c) bilge-pumping arrangements

    2.navigation equipment

    • (a) a sound-signalling appliance that meets the requirements of the Collision Regulations, or a sound-signalling device;

    • (b) if the vessel is operated after sunset or before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility, navigation lights that meet the requirements of the Collision Regulations; and

    • (c) a magnetic compass

  • (2) A magnetic compass is not required to be carried on board a human-powered vessel that is not more than 8 m in length and that navigates within sight of seamarks.

Exceptions for Certain Vessels

Racing Canoes and Racing Kayaks

  • 312. (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 racing canoe or racing kayak 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.