Kayaks and The Navigation Rules Part 2
A few weeks back I penned an article on Kayaks and the Navigation Rules for the group. I focused largely on lights in that write up. I want to take things a step further here. I have been consuming volumes of information in my new position as the Recreational Boating Safety Program Manager for the 8th Coast Guard District. In doing so I have stumbled upon some downright bad information coming from a variety of sources, some of which are fairly "official." How many of you have ever heard that [...]
Kayaks and The Navigation Rules Part 1
Hello BCKFC family. In plying social media, I often see questions asked about how kayakers (human powered craft operators) are supposed to behave in certain navigational situations. On the navigable waters of the US, the Navigation Rules provide the legal guidelines. Certain states may have additional laws, but here I will only focus on the Navigation Rules. You may be wondering how I am qualified to provide commentary on The Rules. Presently I am the Recreational Boating Safety Program Manager for the Eighth Coast Guard District in New Orleans. I [...]
