Safety Equipment for Recreational Vessels

All recreational vessels are required to have size-specific safety equipment on board.  See also, Equipment and Lighting Requirements in the boating regulations.

• Minimum Required Safety Equipment for Class A Recreational Vessels: (less than 16 ft / less than 4.9m) or Canoes and Kayaks
• Minimum Required Safety Equipment for Class 1 Recreational Vessels: 16 to less than 26 ft/ 4.9 to less than 7.9m)
• Minimum Required Safety Equipment for Class 2 Recreational Vessels: 26 to less than 40 ft/ 7.9 to less than 12.2m)
• Minimum Required Safety Equipment for Class 3 Recreational Vessels: 40 to less than 65 ft/ 12.2 to less than 19.8m)