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Important issue for Canadian windsurfers

This letter is intended to bring attention to an important issuefor Canadian windsurfers!

Currently, Canadian Coast Guard regulations specify thatCanadian windsurfers must wear or carry a PFD (if you choose tocarry one but not wear it, you must also carry a variety of othersafety equipment). Due to recent changes to the Canadian ShippingAct, changes to the small vessel regulations, that includesailboards, are pending.

This opportunity is available to review and provide feedback tothe revision process. A website has been developed to obtain ageneral understanding of how Canadian sailboarders feel about thecurrent regulations. www.geocities.com/pfdsurvey. There are two parts to the website, asurvey and a petition. The survey allows you to comment on yourcurrent knowledge and opinion of the current Coast GuardRegulations.

The petition deals specifically with the PFD/Lifejacket issueand you should consider signing if you feel that regulations shouldbe altered such that PFD use is considered optional - Pro-Choice.Please take the time to browse the website and provide your opinionif these regulations apply to you!! This is very important safetyissue! The website address is www.geocities.com/pfdsurveyMike Fischer KC-79 Kingston, Ontario

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