Stand up paddle board - life jacket?

Ed B · Jun 2, 2014

Is a life jacket required when using a stand up paddle board? From what I've witnessed around Tims Ford it seems about 50/50.

Thanks

scn · Jun 2, 2014

I'm pretty sure it is, but I will confirm with our boating guys in the am.

scn · Jun 3, 2014

I just checked with our boating gurus to confirm that outside of a bouyed off swimming/beach area that pfds are required for stand up paddle boards. If they are 12 and under, they must be wearing the pfd. If they are older than 12, it must be aboard the paddle board. It cannot be tethered and drug behind.

A Type III/V belt pack that is worn will meet the regulations.

strutandrut · Jun 3, 2014

This is totally off topic but I saw a couple persons of the female persuasion while working today. They were both on SUP on the river in Chatt and although I feared for their safety because they had no life jacket on , I was quite pleased that they did not have the top heavy ones on. Both appeared to have the ones that attached at the rear fully attached.

That is all, drive through. I love Spring and Summer around here.

strutandrut · Jun 3, 2014

Also, on a serious note. Good info Steve. Those things are becoming popular. I hope everyone enjoys it safely.

TAFKAP · Jun 3, 2014

strutandrut said:
This is totally off topic but I saw a couple persons of the female persuasion while working today. They were both on SUP on the river in Chatt and although I feared for their safety because they had no life jacket on , I was quite pleased that they did not have the top heavy ones on. Both appeared to have the ones that attached at the rear fully attached.

That is all, drive through. I love Spring and Summer around here.