Canoe Regulations?

[Diesel Kinevel]

A buddy and I bought a canoe recently and now that its getting to be fishing weather we are planning trips. My question is, Are there any regs pertaining to using a canoe other than having a PFD for each person on board? I checked the DNR website but I could not find anything specific.

Thanks,

Zach

 

[Streetgang]

Did you try here?
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/boating/pdfs/recreationvessels.pdf

 

[Diesel Kinevel]

Did you try here?
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/boating/pdfs/recreationvessels.pdf

yeah, on the required equipment checklist it only says boat less than 16 ft. but, another part of that pdf makes me think that a canoe or kayak aren't in that category b/c they aren't motor driven.

-Z

 

[Streetgang]

yeah, on the required equipment checklist it only says boat less than 16 ft. but, another part of that pdf makes me think that a canoe or kayak aren't in that category b/c they aren't motor driven.

-Z

You're correct. You do not have to have a signalling device

The following are not required to carry day signals but must carry night signals when
operating from sunset to sunrise:
1. Recreational boats less than 16 feet in length.
2. Boats participating in organized events such as races, regattas, or marine parades.
3. Open sailboats less than 26 feet in length not equipped with propulsion machinery.
4. Manually propelled boats

or a fire extinguisher.
You do need a whistle,
and since you are under 7meters you would need a flashlight if you were out in the dark as a navigation light. (all you need for that boat)
That should cover everything you need.
plus a flotation throwing device.

 

[marko]

This is ridiculous. You need a PFD for each, plus some extra water, some snacks.
Plus a boatload of common sense.
If you paddle on rivers or the canal the Coast Guard will not be checking you - but DNR might. I have never, ever been checked on my 100's of hours canoing the Potomac, canal, Shenandoah, Monocacy, etc.

 

[K31]

I got checked in a canoe on the Pokomoke.

 

[Tactics]

I love to take the canoe out, but just like everything else they want you to pay a fee. Around me it's like 60 bucks for a year.
On the other hand... I never got the permit, and never have a problem.

Go while its still a little chilly and you won't need a cooler, just a little string to tow them bad boys.

 

[Diesel Kinevel]

Ok thats what I was figuring for a canoe. A boating license is not required correct? It is my understanding that anything with out a motor you need neither a boating license or numbers on the vessel.

-Z

 

[brianluck]

don 't drop your guns in the water while in the canoe

 

[Diesel Kinevel]

don 't drop your guns in the water while in the canoe

I can't bring all of them on one trip. I will have to take multiple trips.

-Z

 

[Bootknife]

3 Rules: 1-Stay Low..2-Tell Joe..3-Move Slow,LOL old canoe school orientation.

 

[Diesel Kinevel]

3 Rules: 1-Stay Low..2-Tell Joe..3-Move Slow,LOL old canoe school orientation.

I get 1 and 3 but who the hell is Joe? lol

-Z

 

[brianluck]

i was wondering who joe is as well

 

[DZ]

Probably: Joe = someone you know who will come looking when you dont come home. Except Joe was shorter and rhymed with low, slow, blow...

 

[284 Colton Mag]

I'm Joe...PM me whenever you take your canoe out

 

[brianluck]

I'm Joe...PM me whenever you take your canoe out

 

[lx1x]

Ok thats what I was figuring for a canoe. A boating license is not required correct? It is my understanding that anything with out a motor you need neither a boating license or numbers on the vessel.

-Z

no you dont need license for the boat.. but know atleast some rules on the water and have fun! just avoid waters where there are high traffic of motor boats.

 

[Diesel Kinevel]

no you dont need license for the boat.. but know atleast some rules on the water and have fun! just avoid waters where there are high traffic of motor boats.

yeah, this boat will be on small waters for at least the near future.

-Z