Bumpyroad wrote:
why is the law stated:
In addition to the wearable life jacket, there must be at least one (1) USCG approved Type IV throwable (ring buoy or seat cushion), on vessels of 16 feet or greater. The regulation to carry a Type IV does not apply to (1) personal watercraft; (2) non-motorized canoes and kayaks of 16 feet or greater; (3) racing shells, rowing sculls, racing canoes, and racing kayaks; (4) sailboards; and (5) vessels of the United States used by foreign competitors while practicing for or racing in competition."?
if it is a boaters responsibility to save others, why the exemptions?
bumpy
For racing vessels or competition vessels there should always be a power boat in the water nearby to handle rescue duties, in fact that is specifically why it is there.
For Personal watercraft.. I can not answer. but it appears it is not YOUR responsibility to save folks less you are a professional.
Frankly when it comes to water rescue.. that might not be a bad policy for an amateur who is not trained can do major harm.
