Coast Guard Classifies SUP Boards As "Vessel": New PFD Requirements
The Coast Guard has just classified Stand Up Paddle Boards as a "vessel." Although they will not require manufacturers to use a HID (Hull ID Number), SUP participants will need to carry a PFD, singling device (whistle), and a light if paddling after dark. The new regulation does not effect SUPers in the surf zone. To read more about this new regulation check out surfline.com. What do you think of this new regulation?



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