Philip Torrens wrote: > > An earlier poster mentioned that Canadian Coast Guard regs disallow whistles > with a "pea" in them on PFDs. Could the person who posted it contact me on- or off-list? I'd > especially appreciate references to the specific regulations or documents. I don't have the actual specific regulations with me, but I have the Canadian Coast Guard, Office of Boating Safety, Safe Boating Guide here. This is the one stressing changes effective April 1, 1999. On page 31 it indicates that a canoe, kayak or rowing shell not over 6 metres in length needs "a sound signalling device or a sound signalling appliance." On page 52 under the title Navigation equipment and subtitled Sound signalling device it says: "To comply with the Collision Regulations, sound signalling devices are required for all vessels under 12 metres, if they are not fitted with a sound signalling appliance. Sound signalling devices can be a pea-less whistle, compressed gas horn or electric horn." It then goes on to describe: "Two sound signalling appliances are required under the Collision Regulations for vessels 12 metres and over. To comply, the vessel must be fitted with a bell and horn that meet technical criteria described in the Collision Regulations for frequence and audible range." John *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Nov 01 1999 - 16:17:47 PST
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