Small Vessel Regulations

222 (1) A rowing shell that is competing in a provincially, nationally or internationally sanctioned regatta or competition, or engaged in training at the venue at which the regatta or competition is taking place, is not required to carry on board the safety equipment required by this Part.

(2) A rowing shell that is engaged in activities 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 rowing shell, if the safety craft is attending only one rowing shell; or

• (b) for each person on board the rowing shell with the most persons on board, if the safety craft is attending more than one rowing shell.

(3) However, if the rowing shell 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.