if not OKed in US it doesn't count towards the "required PDFs & flotation devices on board". important consideration as if found with no 'legal' devices on board, or being worn, you will be cited. -- :: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com On Mon, Feb 1, 2016 at 1:38 PM, John Schinnerer <john@eco-living.net> wrote:
It's a Canadian product and appears to comply with all relevant Canadian standards for such an item...that's the info on the sizing chart anyhow. Can't readily find anything else re certifications and compliance.
And, the USA-only, USCG Type I-V classifications are now technically historical, although still being used until the USCG and cooperating entities figure out what the new official approach to providing similar information is. Article about the changes from American Canoe Association (national paddlesports organization): http://www.americancanoe.org/?page=PFD_Types
Federal register official information:
https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/09/22/2014-22373/personal-flot...
cheers, John S.
On 02/01/2016 11:13 AM, Antonio Martinez wrote:
I struggled with same PDF issues and finally found the Salus Coastal. Doesn't meet USA CG standards, but seems like a good good compromise.
http://www.salusmarine.com/?products=coastal
On Mon, Feb 1, 2016 at 2:00 PM, <