Re: [Paddlewise] Kayaks and Visibility

From: Gary J. MacDonald <garyj_at_rogers.com>
Date: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:44:30 -0400
How does Auckland propose to accommodate a kayak that crosses in and out of the 
200m zone?  Do you need their "local-special" lighting within, and 
"international-standard" without?

GaryJ

Paul Hayward wrote:
> The Auckland rules (specific to oared vessels) talk about a 200m zone.
> Within that shoreline strip you have much greater freedom, beyond that
> distance 'offshore' you need to obey all requirements. I can't explain why
> 200m appealed to the law-makers - that's just how it is. 

> France does have something similar. Within their 300m shore-zone, you can
> play with 'beach gear' (I translate loosely). Kayaks are 'beach gear' until
> someone has formally applied to the French Government and received
> certification of sea-worthiness for your model of kayak. If you don't have
> that, you'd better not be caught 300m offshore - and even with
> certification, never more than 2 miles offshore ! 
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