Boating safety kit requirements

[Fishwhere]

I have a 16ft aluminum boat and use it in lakes and rivers. What kind of safety equipment is required? I have that standard little cheap kit that has rope, whistle, bucket etc and some paddles but thats pretty much it. Im talking about necessities by law, not what you “could” have.

I have recently been shown a regulation that shows the need of flares and a flare gun - however i think that it was possibly regarding the ocean or something to that extent because its the first time ive ever seen or heard of it. Can you guys help clarify please. Thanks!

[ghostguy6]

For a motorized craft no greater than 6 metres (19 feet 8 inches) in length, the following equipment is required:

-An appropriately sized, Canadian-approved personal flotation device (PFD) or lifejacket, for each person on board;

-A buoyant heaving line (15 metres in length);

-Manual propelling device or anchor with at least 15 metres of rope, cable or chain;

-Bailer or hand pump;

-Sound-signalling device;

-Navigation lights if the craft is used between sunset and sunrise or during periods of reduced visibility, i.e. mist and rain;

- A class 5BC fire extinguisher for any craft equipped with an inboard motor, fixed fuel tank, and/or any fuel-burning cooking, heating or refrigeration units;

-A waterproof flashlight or 3 Canadian approved flares (type A, B or C flares);

A vessel license if your craft is outfitted, even temporarily, with any motor of 10 hp (7.5 kW) or more. Ensure your vessel is properly marked and you carry a copy of the vessel license.

The two last items (in yellow) are not mandatory if your craft is not equipped with a motor (canoe, kayak, etc.).


http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tp-tp14659-safetyequipment-3018.htm

Your kit probably contains a water proof flashlight in place of the flares.

[nast70]

The CT kits are a bare minimum.
In the least upgrade the flashlight and add a good first aid kit.
In my boat box I also have a small survival kit that includes a space blanket, fire starter and a small hatchet and some other little knick knacks. It all fit into a nice tidy Rubbermaid type container that stored under the bow. That has been tossed in favor of a plastic AIRTIGHT large ammo container I got from Princess Auto. My thought is, if the boat capsizes, all the stuff I need will float, and double as a floatation device to help get to shore.
This is the box I got:

[Catman1]

What is the “vessel license “ ?? I’m stumped


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[Fishwhere]

Thank you! Im gonna check if i have the flashlight - im assuming the cheapy kit i had will have one.

[huntsfurfish]

Boat licencing:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-obs-paperwork-paperwork_boat_licence-1898.htm#renew


And a reminder, they need to be renewed every 10 years(its free).

[Catman1]

O jeez I had know idea they had to updated. Thanks for posting that !


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[RavYak]

http://www.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/marinesafety/TP-511e.pdf?WT.mc_id=87y56

Summarizes requirements for all different types of boats.

[abhunter8]

Good info Ravyak, thank you for posting that. I have been kayaking for the last 7 years and have seen the popularity of kayaking explode. I have carried a boat safety kit (Orange one) in my kayaks from day one. I am betting money that 90% of kayaks out on the water do not have the proper safety gear on board and don't know that it is required. I also wonder if anybody cares. lol