Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Quetico Forum :: Safety equipment requirements
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Luckee |
Should we suggest that to the authorities, or is no-bait/no-barbs good enough? Maybe Quetico should actually go FFO :D |
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LarryS48 |
4-Bailer The 4-bailer has a floating heaving rope, bailer, whistle and reflector in one small package. |
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Argo |
Stumpy: "Laughable ! As a euphemism for ridiculous. The required Canadian safety kit, as it applies to non-motorized craft, is a classic example if bureaucratic indifference. |
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Luckee |
In all seriousness, I'd be bummed out by FFO in Quetico. I've never managed a walleye on flies, but trolling from the yak can produce a few of those delicious fish. Same for lakers. |
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bobbernumber3 |
Luckee: "Wow, thanks for switching on the dim light in my brain bobbernumber3 -- why did I assume single hooks??? No problem, Luckee. I went to single hooks on some of my trolling lures, but without barbs they were pretty much useless. Don't get me started on live bait in the Q!!! Still scratching my head on FFO? |
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billconner |
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bobbernumber3 |
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Argo |
bobbernumber3: "I can't find the regulations online, but it seems that the list of required safety equipment applied to canoes registered in Canada? Read closely where you find the regulations. " We don't register canoes in Canada. I very much doubt there is any exception for boats entering from the USA. On normal cottage lakes with motor boats you better have all the gear listed in the regs when spot-checked or they will dole out the fines liberally. The regs apply to canoes, kayaks, as well as paddleboards. Even the waterproof light has to be onboard at all times - night and day. Yes, you heard the right. I very much doubt you're going to get pinched in Quetico. Perhaps on a border lake on an extraordinarily rare occasion. That would be very bad luck indeed. |
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tumblehome |
Other than that and the PFD I think you're good. I've never had anyone in Canada ask for either. |
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Luckee |
I just spent an hour or so switching out treble hooks for single ones on some new lures and smashed down a bunch of barbs. I'd get rid of those evil treble hooks on everything everywhere if I weren't too lazy, though TBH I like having barbs when I'm fishing for dinner down in Baja and elsewhere. On my first trip across Quetico Lake a few years back, I caught a nice-sized pike who had someone else's rather large treble hook stuck in his jaw, no lure attached. |
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billconner |
Safety Equipment Requirements Foreign pleasure craft (pleasure craft that are licensed or registered in a country other than Canada) need to comply with equipment requirements of the country in which the vessel is usually kept. If you are not a resident of Canada and are using a pleasure craft licensed or registered in Canada, all of the required safety equipment must meet Canadian safety requirements. However, you may opt to bring your own PFD for your own personal use. For more information, consult the Small Vessel Regulations. link |
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bobbernumber3 |
Argo: "...I very much doubt there is any exception for boats entering from the USA. " Link The Regulations do not apply to non-residents who operate their pleasure craft in Canadian waters for less than 45 consecutive days. Please note that a proof of residence will be required on board at all times. |
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Argo |
billconner: "from: https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/marine-safety/visitor-information Thumb up. |
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Marley |
Obviously, life jackets are required. I thought I read somewhere that you need a floating rope and a horn or whistle. |
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cburton103 |
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prettypaddle |
From other responses sounds like the regs don't apply to you but I loved that book as a kid and this discussion made me think of it :) |
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bobbernumber3 |
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Ausable |
1. a pfd for each person 2. a buoyant heaving line 15 meters or longer 3. a bailer 4. a sound-signaling device (whistle) 5. a waterproof flashlight if paddling at night 6. "one manual propelling device (i.e. set of oars or paddle) or an anchor with no less than 15 meters of cable, rope or chain in any combination." The last item is very odd: a paddle OR an anchor. It is obviously meant for a boat with a motor, but it is listed under regulations for canoes and kayaks. |
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Marley |
I’m in northern MN and one more required item should be lots and lots of bug spray. The gnats in my yard could carry you away. Our permit is next Friday. Hopefully, they aren’t as bad across the border. |
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Stumpy |
Bring a life vest, and use your fingers to whistle. |