Oregon Paddleboard Regulations

Worry less, paddle more.

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Oregon State Marine Board : Paddle Craft (Including Stand Up Paddleboarding) : State of Oregon

Equipment Requirements

Boats Less Than 16 Feet (Including Sailboats and Paddlecraft)

1. Wearable Life Jacket
   • Sailboats and Paddlecraft: All boats under 16 feet, including sailboats, canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards, must have a properly fitting, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket for each person on board. These life jackets must be readily accessible.
   • Children: All children aged 12 and under are required to wear a life jacket at all times.
2. Sound Devices
   • Boats under 39 feet 4 inches (12 meters) must carry a whistle or a compressed air horn. It’s recommended to attach the whistle to a life jacket for easy access. Both a whistle and a horn are required equipment.
3. Navigation Lights
   • These are required when the boat is underway or at anchor between sunset and sunrise, as well as during periods of restricted visibility.