Re: [Paddlewise] Flares etc

From: Dave Kruger <kdruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:55:20 -0700
Jennifer Pivovar wrote:

> As far as I can recall, flares are indeed required in any 'navigable'
> water in the US - that is, anyplace with Coast Guard jurisdiction
> including the Great Lakes, etc.  There may be an exemption for
> human-powered boats during the day. 

You got it, Jennifer.  Here's the scoop:

http://www.boats.com/reeds/jsp/rn_ch_2_a.jsp#a4

I think we are "manually propelled boats."

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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