5 minutes ago, Darnold335 said:

paddle board

A PFD still has to be "accessible" here in MN while using a paddle board.  Virtually every single one that I see in the summer time does not have one on.  And since there aren't any compartments on a paddle board, its obvious they are breaking state law.  There is a serious lack of enforcement here on this sort of thing.

1 minute ago, gimruis said:

A PFD still has to be "accessible" here in MN while using a paddle board.  Virtually every single one that I see in the summer time does not one on.  And since there aren't any compartments on a paddle board, its obvious they are breaking state law.  There is a serious lack of enforcement here on this sort of thing.

I got safety check as I started putting things away in my boat. I had already put away my throwable when they started checking. I got told it should have been out. I didn’t argue but, there was 4-5 kayaks on the launch getting ready to head out. If they were concerned about our safety he would have checked them as they were just heading out. I guess they just figured I’d be the bigger payday. 

15 minutes ago, gimruis said:

A PFD still has to be "accessible" here in MN while using a paddle board.  Virtually every single one that I see in the summer time does not have one on.  And since there aren't any compartments on a paddle board, its obvious they are breaking state law.  There is a serious lack of enforcement here on this sort of thing.

i see this all the time.  its either bungeed in the back or nonexistent.  so obvious.

 

i saw one guy way out in the boonies on a SUP and he was just doing his regular "lap"  no PFD.  he wasnt worried.  this was in the CA Delta and that place can be a wild landscape in some areas. 

A lot depends on the state you live in and the area you boat in.  Here in Ohio, they will pull you over if there is an official in the area.  I look forward to a safety inspection, so I can get that safety sticker so they wont bother me anymore.  Last year I downsized my boat, bought a very nice used outfit.  Spent much of the last couple months of the boating season looking to get a safety inspection, nope...they are never around when you need them !!!

34 minutes ago, gimruis said:

A PFD still has to be "accessible" here in MN while using a paddle board.  Virtually every single one that I see in the summer time does not have one on.  And since there aren't any compartments on a paddle board, its obvious they are breaking state law.  There is a serious lack of enforcement here on this sort of thing.

It almost always takes 'some amount' of significant loss of life that indicates self-regulation isn't working and insurance companies have to pay for it before there's a change or action is taken.  Then there is often some type of 'regulation' that makes what everyone is currently doing 'illegal'.  Which can let the insurance companies off the hook.

Seems they don't actually care if we kill ourselves or each other, they just don't want to have to pay for it. During the course of my life time examples are but may not be limited to;

Seat Belts, Motor Cycle, ATV, Snow machine Helmets,  and the list of 'required' boating safety equipment, including Life Jackets / Throwable devices. Not saying any of this is good or bad. 

Just saying. 

A-Jay

 

With the big push on electric everything and with new battery technology, lots of definitions in the laws will be changing in the near future !!