Illustration Life jackets
The life jacket rule for every paddler
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesThere's one place to launch a boat in Dayton. Another 67 are within 25 miles.
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Illustration Life jackets
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rules
Illustration Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteWe know of one launch in Dayton: South Diamond Lake Public Water Access. Within 25 miles there are 67 more.
Rum River North County Park Kayak Launch in Saint Francis, about 15 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
Yes: South Diamond Lake Public Water Access.
In Minnesota the drain plug has to come out before you leave the access, and it stays out on the road. Bilge and livewell must be drained too.
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