When in an open area of a vessel that is underway
You are required to wear a specified lifejacket when in an open area of a vessel that is underway if you are an occupant of any of the following:
- a power-driven vessel up to and including 4.8 m in length
- an off-the-beach sailing yacht
- a personal watercraft (PWC)
- a canoe, kayak, raft or rowing boat
- a stand-up paddleboard, kiteboard or sailboard when more than 400m from shore
- pedal boat or fun boat
- recreational tender.