This means when I paddle like this in the creeks, rivers and sounds WE may have to wear a CG approved type 4 PFD vest.. like being on a boat.......
1 U.S.C.&3 states that "The word 'vessel' includes every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water." Given the answers to the questions above and the definition of the word "Vessel" in the US Code, when utilized beyond the narrow limits of a swimming, surfing, or bathing area, a paddle board is a vessel subject to regulations administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. This was recognized on October 3, 2008
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Above is the news flash. What this means is when paddling in a non-surf related/ swimming area a PFD may have to be worn. But in some instances a Big Red Surf rescue paddle board w/ a big white X considered is a PFD.. Who knows what will become of this new ruling and issue. I'm still going to paddle , my board is a PFD and I will wear a leash attached to the PFD for safety now...
This is the SurfZone link to a discussion forum on the subject.
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