Wearing of PFD's on recreational vessels at all times. All occupants of the following vessels are required to wear a specified PFD when under way and when in an open area of the vessel:
• Power driven vessels up to and including 4.8 metres (m) in length
• Off-the-beach sailing yachts
• Personal watercraft • Canoes, kayaks and rowing boats
• Kite boards and sail boards • Recreational tenders.
Wearing of PFD's on recreational vessels during times of heightened risk All occupants of the following vessels are required to wear a specified PFD at times of heightened risk when under way and when in an open area of the vessel:
• Yachts (including monohull, trailerable and multihull yachts, excluding off the beach sailing yachts)
• Power driven vessels greater than 4.8 m and less than 12 m
PFD's on children Children under the age of 10 must wear a specified PFD at all times on any vessel when the vessel is under way and they are in an open area of the vessel. When choosing a PFD for a child, care must be taken to ensure that the garment fits the child.