tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731277090893908765.post7738585681935819500..comments2023-08-07T02:25:27.557-07:00Comments on <a href="http://StandUpPaddleBend.com">Stand Up Paddle Bend</a>: Hassled About PFD? - ask RandallUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731277090893908765.post-75074073068552462712009-04-22T14:57:00.000-07:002009-04-22T14:57:00.000-07:00Good info. It's a new sport on inland waters, so h...Good info. It's a new sport on inland waters, so hopefully the CG and paddlers will come to a rational agreement in time. <br /><br />See more on this at my surfing blog (Seattle based):<br />http://stokemagazine.blogspot.com/Rob Casey SUP Guide, Photographerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06463038006281432643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731277090893908765.post-56303375816043715252008-10-13T09:18:00.000-07:002008-10-13T09:18:00.000-07:00I received an answer from the Marine Board today. ...I received an answer from the Marine Board today. It sounds ludicrous to me. Randall, any thoughts?<BR/><BR/>Hello Jon,<BR/>I'm replying on behalf of Bill Rydblom.<BR/><BR/>The Coast Guard recently made a determination:<BR/><BR/>"Based on the information available, the Coast Guard has determined that, when beyond the narrow limits of a swimming, surfing or bathing area, the device known as a "paddleboard" is a vessel under 46 U.S.C. 2101, and therefore subject to applicable regulations administered by the U.S. Coast Guard and its Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety, unless specificallly exempted."<BR/><BR/>In essence, if the paddleboard is being used for transport on lakes, bays, or rivers, a PFD is required. <BR/><BR/>Feel free to contact me or Bill if you have any further questions.<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/><BR/><BR/>Ashley A. Massey<BR/>Public Affairs Specialist<BR/>Oregon State Marine Board<BR/>503-378-2623<BR/>503-378-8587 ext. 82623<BR/>ashley.massey@state.or.us<BR/><BR/>Boating enlivens your senses!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731277090893908765.post-28112121993317432832008-08-22T07:05:00.000-07:002008-08-22T07:05:00.000-07:00PFD UPDATE:I recieved the following from the Marin...PFD UPDATE:<BR/>I recieved the following from the Marine board yesterday. I hope they do the right thing.<BR/><BR/>Jon <BR/><BR/>Please be advised: The Marine Board has requested that the US Coast Guard make a determination as to whether a surfboard being paddled is considered a vessel (used for transportation on the water). We expect an answer in a couple of weeks. We will put out a news release and post the information on our web site.<BR/><BR/>Wm Rydblom<BR/>Law Enforcement Program Administrator<BR/>State Marine BoardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731277090893908765.post-22152691778317395862008-08-19T15:47:00.000-07:002008-08-19T15:47:00.000-07:00Dumb rules require dumb responses. The rule says t...Dumb rules require dumb responses. The rule says that if the board has a sial on it it is exempt. No reference to the size of the sail. I'm going to make a one inch sail for my boards.Ponobillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853278731598972832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1731277090893908765.post-88723671801447287792008-08-19T07:07:00.000-07:002008-08-19T07:07:00.000-07:00While paddling around Cultus Lake this weekend I w...While paddling around Cultus Lake this weekend I was stopped by the Deschutes County Sheriff patrol. He informed me that according to the Marine Board, a PFD must be carried on-board. No ticket was issued. I e-mailed the marine board and recieved this response:<BR/><BR/>The deputy was quoting current Marine Board policy. Inland use (rivers and lakes), a PFD is required, however, in a coastal surf zone, no PFD required. This was decided in July due to increased use of surfboards on rivers. I invite you to submit your comments on this issue, as we understand that it may have to be modified. Thank you for the inquiry.<BR/><BR/>Wm Rydblom<BR/>Law Enforcement Program Administrator<BR/>State Marine Board<BR/><BR/><BR/>Jon Weishaupt, BendAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com