[bigfish123]

Hey everybody I am wondering if you need any registration or certification(meaning classes) to use a kayak on the gsb?

This post edited by bigfish123 05:42 PM 06/20/2008

 

[Yaksick]

Registration for Kayak?

Hi
Here in CT, I go kayaking out in the ocean. Ounce I was surveyed by the local Police harbor. All they did was wright down the serial number that all kayaks have engraved on the side, they also checked to make sure that I had a PFD and a whistle. Other than that, no you don't have to go somewhere to register your kayak (as far as I know).
As far as classes, I have learned alot from websites that have kayak info.
Hope this helps.

 

[bigfish123]

Do you know the regs for new york??

 

[denw72]

Do you know the regs for new york??

all you need is PFD otherwise you could get a ticket but there are alot of safety items you should have regardless...hand pump, whistle, VHF, light for night fishing(tall enough to be seen over your head) knife, a flag is a good idea too. There are alot of websites to give you info and there are alot of places on long island that will give you a safety class for the kayak. I belong to the KAYAK FISHING ASSOCIATION of NY lots of great guys with lots of info. Here is the site: http://www.kfa-ny.org/index.html

 

[KayakerStan]

wrote:
Hey everybody I am wondering if you need any registration or certification(meaning classes) to use a kayak on the gsb?

I guess your talking about the "Great South Bay". No registration needed as long as you don't have a gas powered engine on your kayak. No certification needed. You do need a PFD.

Catch plenty of fish, have lots of fun and always think safety first.

This post edited by KayakerStan 10:28 AM 06/21/2008

 

[bigfish123]

Thanks for the answers guys