Summary of Minimum Safety Equipment Requirements

This summary of equipment requirements applies to pleasure craft, including powerboats up to 24 metres in length, sailboats up to 24 metres in length, PWCs, and human-powered vessels. These requirements apply whether you rent, own, or borrow the pleasure craft.

For additional specific equipment requirements based on the type of pleasure craft and its length, refer to Transport Canada's Safe Boating Guide and the Small Vessel Regulations.