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Note 1 - Reboarding Device
A reboarding device is only required if the vertical height that a
person must climb to reboard the boat from the water (freeboard) is
over 0.5 m (1'8 " ).
Ensuring that your 406 MHz PLB, or EPIRB is registered, as well as updating
the information regularly, will facilitate the task for search and rescue
personnel in the event of a distress situation.
For further information regarding VHF radios or EPIRBS please visit:
Note 2 - Flares
Flares were previously referred to as Type A, B, C, and D. These terms
may still be found in some product literature. The table below explains the
relationship.
FORMER TYPE DESIGNATION
Type A
Type B
Type C
Type D
NEW DESCRIPTION
Rocket parachute flare
Multi-star flare
Hand flare
Smoke signal
Flares are not required for a boat that:
* is operating on a river, canal or lake in which it can never be more than
one (1) nautical mile (1.852 km) from shore; or
* has no sleeping quarters and is engaged in an official competition or in
final preparation for an official competition.
The number of flares required may be reduced by 50 percent (the number of
smoke signals cannot exceed 50% of the number of smoke signals given in
the tables above) if the boat has one of the following:
* A means of two-way communication*;
* A 406 MHz personal locator beacon** that is worn by the boat operator;
or
* A 406 MHz emergency position-indicating radio beacon***.
* The means of two-way communication may include a Very High Frequency (VHF)
marine radio, a satellite telephone or a cellular telephone (if the VHF radio or the
cellular telephone is located in a coverage area.)
* *A 406 MHz personal locator beacon (PLB) must meet the requirements under the
Radiocommunication Act. All Canadian coded PLBs should be registered with the
Canadian Beacon Registry at https://www.cbr-rcb.ca/cbr/ or by calling 1-877-4067671
(toll free). Registering a beacon is free of charge. Canadian coded beacons
cannot be registered elsewhere.
*** A 406 MHz emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) must meet the
requirements of the Ship Station Radio Technical Regulations and must also be
registered with the Canadian Beacon Registry. See above.
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Note
3 - Bailer and Manual Bilge Pump
A bailer or manual bilge pump is not required for a boat that cannot
hold enough water to make it capsize or a boat that has watertight
compartments that are sealed and not readily accessible.
Note 4 - Navigation Lights
Navigation lights are only required if you operate the boat after sunset,
before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility (fog, falling snow, etc.).
Note 5 - Magnetic Compass
A magnetic compass is not required if the boat is 8 m (26'3 " ) or less and you
operate it within sight of navigation marks.
Note 6 - Radar Reflector
Radar reflectors are required for boats under 20 m (65'7 " ) and boats built of
mostly non-metallic materials. A radar reflector is not required if:
* the boat is used in limited traffic conditions, daylight and favourable
environmental conditions, and where having a radar reflector is not
essential to the boat's safety; or
* the small size of the boat or its operation away from radar navigation
makes it impossible to install or use a radar reflector.
REMEMBER: Boating laws change from time to time, so make sure you
have the most current information. If the SAFE BOATING GUIDE differs
from the regulations, remember that it is always the current regulatory
text that applies. To learn more about regulations, use the direct links in
the CONTACT INFORMATION AND REFERENCES section of this guide.
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