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Transport Canada – Did You Know??

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  There are a few new laws coming down from Transport Canada that will affect many types of Powered Surfboards in the up-and-coming years. It is now illegal to pilot any open propeller driven surfboards in Canada, and gas-powered surfboards are becoming more under review. For specific information please see https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/marine-safety/prohibition-propeller-driven-surfboard-type-vessels . I will try and summarize for you the new regulations: ·          If you have a gas-powered jet powered surfboard, you will now have to register it with Transportation Canada and provide the stickers on an easily seen surface on the board.   Please go to https://tc.canada.ca/en/search/site?key=registering%20gas%20powered%20surfboard ·          If you have / operate a hydrofoil or any open propeller type surfboard, you will be in violation of Transport Canada’s small boating laws and may be exposed to fines and or jail terms.   I could not find information on the