23.1. Competition boats must be of equal size, design, structure and power.

23.2. The number of occupants in each boat must not exceed the rated boat capacity.

23.3. Boats must carry life preservers for each occupant and a means of attracting attention in case of emergency.

23.4. When the use of drogues is allowed in the Rule Modifications, the host organization must provide identical drogues for each boat. Should a drogue be lost or become unserviceable, a competitor’s drogue may be substituted.

24.1. Competition boats must be of equal size, design, structure and power. Boats used during the championships must be of appropriate stability, allowing for safe fishing and safe changing of seats between Competitor(s) and or the Controller sitting at the motor if applicable. Local (national) safety regulations of the Host Country shall apply and shall be part of the Rule Modifications as applicable. The number of occupants in each boat must not exceed the rated boat capacity.

24.2. Boats must carry life preservers/personal flotation devices (PFDs) for each occupant and a means of signalling/calling for help in case of emergency.

24.3. When the use of drogues is allowed in the Rule Modifications, the host organisation must provide identical drogues for each boat. Should a drogue be lost or become unserviceable, a Competitor’s drogue may be substituted.