My question, why is US Sailing trying to enforce a USCG or local DNR regulation?
We might as well write into the SI's, no robbing, raping, and plundering during the course of the event and while we're at it, include all of the state/federal laws and regulations...
I skimmed this thread last night and had the same thought. Why can't the SI's just say "adequate flotation device" and leave it at that.
Then again, without some specific definition, a protest committee would have random results if tested on "what is adequate"? Does that mean legal? Does that mean floats the person adequately? Does adequate in that context mean face up? All of a sudden a limited definition for a flotation device leaves the barn door open for a lot of interpretation.
I think the only option is to leave out the requirement entirely but then that brings up other valid questions.
The real problem here is the CG requirement. They require the flotation to be balanced in such a manner that the CG approved life jackets simply aren't comfortable for what we do (must float face up resulting in much flotation in the front) and they require a cumbersome and expensive approval process. This is really the problem here.
