safety gear

[Regor]

Originally Posted by old_rookie

http://www.dbw.ca.gov/Pubs/Abc/reqequip.pdf

Life jackets: Vessels less than 16 feet in length, and all canoes and kayaks,
regardless of length, must carry one Type I, II, III, or V Coast Guard-approved life jacket for each person on board. They must be readily accessible and of an appropriate size for the intended wearer.

Adding a small FYI to this - make sure you check your lake regulations if you go inland. Most lakes require the PFD actually be worn at all times.

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by Regor

Adding a small FYI to this - make sure you check your lake regulations if you go inland. Most lakes require the PFD actually be worn at all times.

Also with this some water ways require some bright orange flag or something to be displayed also for visual safety. Think of it this way, we are not called speed bumps for nothing, we're a little difficult to see at times unless the boat or something is bright.

All any of us can do is recommend something for you, what you do in the end is up to you.

[asystole]

I agree with these guys, buy a PFD and wear it. Makes sense to make sure you try it on and it fits you and is comfortable otherwise your not going to wear it. On mine I have a very loud whistle for an emergency signaling device, my cell phone in a small clear dry bag that it will actually work through, my VHF handheld and a knife.

Better safe then sorry.