http://blogs-it.cgaux.org/vqa.php en-US http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <p><strong>Question:</strong> I have heard that an oar/paddle is required safety equipment on power boats up to a certain length. I cannot find any reference to this requirement and am wondering if this is really a required item?</p> <p><em><strong>Answer:</strong> This was a requirement years ago, before 2000 and this is what I found:</em></p> <p><em>"All boats less than 16 feet in length must carry a second method of propulsion. A paddle, oar, water ski, or other suitable device meets this requirement."</em></p> <p><em>It is no longer a requirement for the award of our VSC Decal.</em></p><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://blogs-it.cgaux.org/vqa.php/2012/06/05/do-i-need-a-oar-or-paddle">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div> http://blogs-it.cgaux.org/vqa.php/2012/06/05/do-i-need-a-oar-or-paddle