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Name:   mckaygmc - Email Member
Subject:   Question for Marine Police....
Date:   5/24/2012 7:44:58 PM


Came up in a conversation last weekend..What are the rules and regs. for a Paddle Boat?..Require life jackets? Lights? ect...


Thanks


Mike



Name:   CAT BOAT - Email Member
Subject:   Question for Marine Police....
Date:   5/24/2012 9:13:22 PM

Don't forget your kill switch. 



Name:   Summer Lover - Email Member
Subject:   Question for Marine Police....
Date:   5/24/2012 9:45:57 PM

And how do you determine which occupant is the designated driver and which is the designated drinker...



Name:   mckaygmc - Email Member
Subject:   Question for Marine Police....
Date:   5/25/2012 6:56:58 AM


All good Questions...lol



Name:   Lifer - Email Member
Subject:   Question for Marine Police....
Date:   5/25/2012 7:39:33 AM

Life jackets are required!!  Many years ago my sister paid a $500 fine when her daughter found out he tough way!!



Name:   Capt M Brooks - Email Member
Subject:   Question for Marine Police....
Date:   5/25/2012 4:42:42 PM


As long as the boat is people-powered and doesn't have a trolling motor or other small outboard, then no registration or operator license is required. However, a personal flotation device (USCG-approved and fitted for that particular individual) must be on board for each person on the boat. Children under 8 must wear their PFDs. If you are going to be out after sunset (which we do not recommend for paddle boats), you are required to have a flashlight or lantern on board that can be displayed in time to avoid a collision. Our BUI laws apply to ALL marine transportation devices, powered or non-powered (and even to water skis). I have seen a person arrested and convicted for BUI on such a boat, though it's rare. One recommendation I would make for owners of these types of boats (because we get a lot of calls when they drift away, are blown away in a storm or even taken by someone else) is to scratch or inscribe some sort of identifying number or information in an inconspicuous place in case it gets lost or stolen. Most of our fines for equipment violations are $50.00. However, court costs can usually run in the neighborhood of $125-150.00.



Name:   mckaygmc - Email Member
Subject:   Question for Marine Police....
Date:   5/25/2012 5:38:44 PM


Thank You Capt. Brooks...Just trying to get my ducks in a row for the Season....


Mike



Name:   Kizma Anuice - Email Member
Subject:   Question for Marine Police....
Date:   5/25/2012 10:33:50 PM

what about hobie cats,  sun fish,  kite boards,  windsurfers?



Name:   Ulysses E. McGill - Email Member
Subject:   same thing from what I've read (nt)
Date:   5/25/2012 10:36:23 PM (updated 5/25/2012 10:38:03 PM)





Name:   JJ - Email Member
Subject:   same thing from what I've read (nt)
Date:   5/26/2012 10:35:30 AM

I assume this includes the paddle boards as well. All of the paddle boarders; I have seen of late are not wearing a flotation device, typically in large open water and they are difficult to see. Have a safe weekend!



Name:   roswellric - Email Member
Subject:   Question for Marine Police....
Date:   5/26/2012 10:19:47 PM

I appreciate you guys for what you do to protect us and it's a thankless task but I cannot imagine one of you guys ticketing a paddleboat for BUI. That is the silliest thing I have ever heard of. This is not California. Surely you guys have more serious things to do to protect the public.



Name:   cpeters - Email Member
Subject:   Question for Marine Police....
Date:   5/28/2012 1:58:56 PM

My guess is it is would be extremely unlikely for someone to get a BUI after only having a few beers. Someone passed out in paddle boat floating in the middle of the lake with throw up all over it, now that would likely earn a BUI.



Name:   John C - Email Member
Subject:   Paddle boards?
Date:   5/29/2012 10:43:31 AM

On the question of paddle boards (not paddle boats, but the things that look like surf boards, you stand on them, and have a super long paddle) I have asked them before and I think they said you don't need a PFD, so I would be interested to hear your reply, Capt. Brooks.  Thanks!







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