OUTLAW EAGLE MANUFACTURING

[Xerophobic]

[Boomhower]

Looks like Someone has been brushing up on the Reg's.

[boosted]

[finally conviced her]

What is the document called that has boating rules in it?

[Jet lag]

Most of us don't have identification # on their crafts including myself, any one know how costly this infraction could be. I would say it will be the most obvious stop for routine check on the river.

[Xerophobic]

Rules on the water in the country are coverd by the Canada Shipping Act... unfortunatly its not quite that simple. The Act has multiple parts covering a whole bunch of topics. You probably should be at least marginally familiar with:

That Act itself....

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/acts-regulations/acts-2001c26.htm

Sections of main interest...

Collision regulations: (probably one of the most important parts to know - pay special attention to the "narrow channel regs")

http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/C.R.C.-c.1416/

The Small Vessel Regulations:

http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/SOR-2010-91/

Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations:

http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/SOR-99-53/

To answer an earlier question about who can enforce these laws, here it is folks(basically youre shit out of luck)

“enforcement officer” means

(a) a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;
(b) a member of any harbour or river police force;
(c) a member of any provincial, county or municipal police force; and
(d) any person designated as an enforcement officer for the purposes of these Regulations by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. (agent d’exécution)

This isnt to say that half these people will know the law, but they are able to enforce it. One look at the size of these acts and you can bet the person you are dealing with more than likely will not know all the laws.

[Xerophobic]

[Xerophobic]

I just wanted to highlight this one section as events of last year caused alot of discussion(most of it frankly very uninformed) about what happens when we encounter other vessels on the river. Here are the regs and these apply to any, yes i repeat, ANY vessel on the water, REGARDLESS OF METHOD OF PROPULSION OR LACK THEREOF (hint hint floaters/paddlers)

If anyone tries to argue they dont know these rules its important to note they basically apply to the entire planet, not just Canadian waters!


Rule 9

Narrow Channels — International

(a) A vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel or fairway shall keep as near to the outer limit of the channel or fairway which lies on her starboard side as is safe and practicable.

(b) A vessel of less than 20 metres in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.

(c) A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any other vessel navigating within a narrow channel or fairway.

(d) A vessel shall not cross a narrow channel or fairway if such crossing impedes the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within such channel or fairway. The latter vessel may use the sound signal prescribed in Rule 34(d) if in doubt as to the intention of the crossing vessel.


Very interesting stuff there. Note the "vessel not to impede" rule does NOT specify the size of the vessel to be "impeded". Meaning a 16 foot canoe cannot impede a 20' power vessel! The fishing one is interesting to note too

Keeping to the right altho common sense, is also the law, for everyone!

Rule 18

Responsibilities between Vessels

Except where Rules 9, 10 and 13 otherwise require:

(a) A power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:(i) a vessel not under command,
(ii) a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre,
(iii) a vessel engaged in fishing,
(iv) a sailing vessel.

If you are surprised at the lack of a right of way of unpowered vessels over powered, dont be, its a myth! (do bicycles have right of way over cars??) Incidentally the ONLY time an upstream vessel has right of way over a downstream one is when BOTH vessels are powered.

Bottom line folks, and you may find this surprising....at NO TIME does a human powered vessel have an assumed right of way over your powered vessel, regardless of direction of travel upstream or downstream unless standard navigation rules apply. Its just like a bike on the road, the rules all still apply.

Cheers

[ram]

I think its great that the cops are going to be on the Rivers, I try to enjoy myself as much as anyone, within the confines of the law, and believe me if I find myself in need of assistance due to mechanical breakdown or find myself high and dry you can bet your ass I will be glad when a cop comes down the river, I think we all have our Boating licences now and I really dont think 410 HP and 12 Beer should ever be in the same equation, and I take comfort knowing that if I am out on the river and the Guy that thinks Heavy drinking and boating go hand in hand might think twice about being there and possibly stay on shore where he belongs, These guys are only doing there job and when anyone of us needs them we all know who to call, will it change much on the river. I dont think so, maybe for the better as it will weed out the bad apples that give us all bad names

[Xerophobic]

[Windowlicker]

I would have to agree Ram

[shallow draft]

[Captain Morgan]

I think it is going to be interesting with these new boat operators, they will be trying to pull up be side you on some of these fast moving rivers to get your paper work. Some guys put alot of time and money into there boats to have a Cop put a big old dent in the side or scratch up a paint job. Might be worth videoing them if they pull you over

[Dano]

[show u one time]