I advocated flags on kayaks along time ago..... but after giving it some thought.... I dont think a law mandating a flag is necessary. It does not help with your rollover recovery in a kayak....
We need to take a cue from the hunters & sportsmen and mandate brightly colored (safety orange or yellow) lifevests to be worn at all times.... this increases thier visibilty as well as thier safety... more people drown in canoe & kayak accidents than anything else...
Canoes, Kayaks & small sailboats should also be required to pay a $10 annual access fee (sticker affixed to bow) for the privilege of using our lakes & rivers... We all have to share the burdens of safety and law enforcement...
Woodsy
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