1. Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP) Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP) © Boardsportsschool.com

2. Designated “vessels” (Title 1 U.S. Code Section 3) Vessel when operated beyond –Swimming area –Surfing area –Bathing area Vessel when operated beyond –Swimming area –Surfing area –Bathing area © Boardsportsschool.com

3. Required Equipment When operated outside surf/swim area (e.g. lakes, rivers, open ocean): Lifejacket (carry) Whistle Flashlight (night time only) Offshore: Visual Distress Signals Surfing: No change

4. Paddleboard vs SUP Racing Paddleboard: PFD or no PFD? –33 CFR 175.11 “propelled by machinery, sails, oars, paddles, poles, or another vessel.” Ruling was for SUP only. “The sport involves a person standing on a board… … propelling themselves through use of a paddle” ©SUPsports.com

5. So…who is required to carry a lifejacket? Racing shells, rowing sculls, racing canoes and racing kayaks are exempt… - 33 CFR 175.17 (c) - ©SUPsports.com

6. Inflatable Lifejackets ©SUPsports.com

7. NAVRULES Rule 5: “Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing… and by all available means appropriate for the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.” Proper Look-out? ©SUPsports.com

8. SUP Hull ID Numbers (HIN)? No Registration Numbers? No NAVRULES? Yes Accident reports? Yes Hull ID Numbers (HIN)? No Registration Numbers? No NAVRULES? Yes Accident reports? Yes © Boardsportsschool.com

9. Walt Taylor Recreational Boating Safety 1st Coast Guard District (617)223-8464 Walter.h.taylor@uscg.mil Walt Taylor Recreational Boating Safety 1st Coast Guard District (617)223-8464 Walter.h.taylor@uscg.mil