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 Minimum Requirements for Kayaking in Texas
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06/19/13 07:56 PM
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There was a recent post made about what the minimum requirements were for kayaking in Texas, so here's a list of said requirements along with the code for citation. If you feel I have misinterpreted or have something incorrect please let me know. PFD (aka Lifevest) Requirements- You must have a Type I, II, III, or V PFD for each person on the kayak [TWSA Title 4 31.066(a)][CFR Title 33 175.15]
- Children under the age of 13 must always wear their PFD [TWSA Title 4 31.066(b)][CFR Title 33 175.15(c)]
- Type V PFDs must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's label to be legal [CFR Title 33 175.17(a)]
- Inflatable PFDs may only be worn by adults over the age of 16 and weighing more than 80lbs [CFR Title 46 160.076]
- All PFDs must be in good, serviceable condition without any cuts, tears, rotten material, etc [CFR Title 33 175.23]
- All PFDs must fit each person properly [CFR Title 33 175.21]
- Each PFD must be readily accessible to each person [CFR Title 33 175.19]
Distress Signaling Devices - Audible & Visual- On inland waters you are not required to have an audible signaling device [TWSA Title 4 31.073(a)]
- On coastal waters you must have an audible signaling device capable of making efficient sound [USC Title 33 Chapter 34 2033(b)]
- You are not required to have visual distress signaling devices on inland waters [TWSA Title 4 31.073(a)][CFR Title 33 175.5]
- You are required to have USCG approved visual distress signaling devices suitable for night use when kayaking between sunset and sunrise on coastal waters [CFR Title 33 175.115]
- Visual distress signaling devices must be readily accessible [CFR Title 33 175.120]
- Visual distress signaling devices must be in serviceable condition [CFR Title 33 175.125]
Light Requirements- You must exhibit at least one bright light, lantern or flashlight visible all around the horizon from sunset to sunrise in all weather [TWSA Title 4 31.064]
- All-around white lights must be visible for 2 miles [USC Title 33 Chapter 34 2022(c)]
Registration and Numbering- Kayaks, regardless of length, do not have to be registered [TWSA Title 4 31.022(c)]
- Kayaks, 14 feet or longer, equipped as a sailboat have to be registered and numbered [TWSA Title 4 31.022(c)]
- Kayaks, regardless of length, equipped with a motor (electric or gas) have to be registered and numbered [TWSA Title 4 31.021(a)]
- If you register and number your kayak know that there are more minimum requirements that apply than listed above
Minimum Requirements Summary:Lakes and Rivers: PFD and 360 light between sunset and sunrise Bays and Gulf: PFD, 360 light between sunset and sunrise, sound signaling device, and night use visual signaling device between sunset and sunrise
"Water is life's matter and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water." -Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man." - Heraclitus
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Re: Minimum Requirements for Kayaking in Texas
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06/19/13 08:28 PM
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Nice write up Neumie. It gathers a lot of spread out info. As far as the motors are concerned, it makes me want to build a pneumatic motor now 
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Re: Minimum Requirements for Kayaking in Texas
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06/19/13 09:57 PM
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Re: Minimum Requirements for Kayaking in Texas
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06/19/13 10:47 PM
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Thanks for taking the time to do this.
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Re: Minimum Requirements for Kayaking in Texas
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06/19/13 11:46 PM
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I don't know much about salt, but is a flare gun required for kayaks in the ocean?
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Re: Minimum Requirements for Kayaking in Texas
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06/20/13 02:02 AM
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I guess it's not required but a whistle attached to your life jacket reachable to your mouth is just something that I've done to all my pfd's.
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Re: Minimum Requirements for Kayaking in Texas
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06/20/13 02:22 AM
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I don't know much about salt, but is a flare gun required for kayaks in the ocean? I haven't done the research, but I don't think it has to be a flare gun. There might be an electronic type signal that meets the requirements. Whatever you decide the packaging should say it meets requirements. Now, having said that I don't know a single kayaker that carries flares. I guess it's not required but a whistle attached to your life jacket reachable to your mouth is just something that I've done to all my pfd's. And it's something I always do too. Everyone should have a whistle on their PFD really, it's just not required by TPWD for lakes and rivers.
"Water is life's matter and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water." -Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man." - Heraclitus
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Re: Minimum Requirements for Kayaking in Texas
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06/20/13 02:53 AM
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Now, having said that I don't know a single kayaker that carries flares.
Ah, yah u do just never mentioned it before. i usually have some distress flares and a mirror when i go to the coast just in case. good thread neumie 
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Re: Minimum Requirements for Kayaking in Texas
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06/20/13 12:05 PM
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SOUND PRODUCING DEVICES Any vessel less than 12 meters in length (39.4 ft.) is required to carry a whistle or horn, or some other means to make an efficient sound to signal intentions and position in periods of reduced visibility. Vessels 12 meters (39.4 ft.) or more in length are required to carry on board a whistle or horn, and a bell http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_br_l2000_0001.pdf
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Re: Minimum Requirements for Kayaking in Texas
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06/20/13 12:18 PM
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Thanks for sharing Neumie..great info. Zombie, I often wondered if anyone carried flares on their yak..It is a good idea, when on coastal waters after sunset.
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Re: Minimum Requirements for Kayaking in Texas
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06/20/13 01:13 PM
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General Jigs, I provided the necessary citations for a reason, and TWSA Title 4 31.073 states: Canoes, Punts, rowboats, sailboats, rubber rafts, racing shells, rowing sculls, Kayaks, and other Paddle Craft; equipment exemptions
(a) All canoes, kayaks, punts, rowboats, sailboats, rubber rafts, and other paddle craft when paddled, poled, oared, or windblown are exempt from all safety equipment requirements except each vessel must have the following:
(1) one Coast Guard approved wearable personal flotation device for each person aboard; and
(2) the lights prescribed by the commandant of the Coast Guard for vessels and required under Section 31.064
Last edited by Neumie; 06/20/13 01:24 PM.
"Water is life's matter and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water." -Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man." - Heraclitus
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Re: Minimum Requirements for Kayaking in Texas
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06/20/13 01:51 PM
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General Jigs
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Neumie, where is the link to the document with that info? thanks
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Re: Minimum Requirements for Kayaking in Texas
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06/20/13 01:55 PM
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"Water is life's matter and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water." -Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man." - Heraclitus
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Re: Minimum Requirements for Kayaking in Texas
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06/20/13 02:07 PM
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Code of Federal Regulatiion (CFR) Source: CFRUnited States Code (USC) Source: USC
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"Water is life's matter and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water." -Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man." - Heraclitus
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Re: Minimum Requirements for Kayaking in Texas
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06/20/13 05:18 PM
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Thanks for the link.
doesn't c.o.e. water apply as federal water? wouldn't then a whistle be required?
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