 Hi, I'm Janet Stringer and I'm a constable with the Vancouver Police Marine Unit. I want to talk to you about the required safety equipment on a paddle board. You are required by law to have a Canadian-approved life jacket or personal flotation device available for immediate use and a whistle. If you are not wearing your life jacket, you must also have a 15-meter buoyant line. If you choose to bring a self-inflating belt pack, you are required to wear it at all times on the paddle board. Finally, if you are paddling at night time or in restricted visibility, you must have a watertight flashlight that can be illuminated in sufficient time to prevent collision. If you are found without a required piece of equipment, you can receive a federal contravention violation ticket with a $230 fine. Finally, no matter what you're doing on the water, have fun and be safe.