Safety Equipment Requirements
Along with your Pleasure Craft Operator Card, you are required by law to carry marine safety equipment. At a bare minimum, you should always have with you:
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Canadian approved flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each passenger on board
- Buoyant heaving line at least 15 metres in length
- Watertight flashlight OR Canadian approved flares – Type A,B or C
- Sound signaling device
- Manual propelling device (i.e. paddle) OR an anchor with at least 15 metres of rope, chain or cable
- Bailer OR manual water pump
- Class 5 BC fire extinguisher
For more information, please refer to the Office of Boating Safety or to page 52 and 53 of the On Board study guide for a more complete list of required safety equipment.
In addition to the safety equipment listed above, we highly recommend that you carry the following items - enough for everyone on board:
- Marine First Aid Kit
- Drinking water
- Sun screen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Dry clothing (i.e. long sleeved shirt)
- Snacks
- Waterproof matches
- Knife
