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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />III. Equipment <br /> <br />A. Each passenger and boatman must wear a Coast Guard approved life <br />jacket of proper size and in serviceable condition while on or <br />in the river. Although the State of Utah's "flat water wearing <br />exemption" will be honored, it is strongly recommended that life <br />jackets be worn in Island Park. At least one extra life jacket <br />must be carried per raft. Life jackets are subject to examina- <br />tion at the launch site. The permittee will be held accountable <br />for proper condition and use of life jackets. <br /> <br />B. Every boat must carry, at least one extra oar or paoole (ror <br />kayakers, one extra paddle for every three boats). <br /> <br />C. Each boat with a floor must carry a bail bucket. <br /> <br />D. Each raft party must carry an air pump and a suitable repair kit. <br /> <br />E. Each party ~ carry a standard 24-unit first aid kit .or equivalent. <br /> <br />F. Each party should have a map of the portion of the river they are <br />floating. <br /> <br />G. Canoes and kayaks must have a spray skirt and be equipped with <br />flotation. <br /> <br />H. Kayakers must wear a helmet in rapids. <br /> <br />I. The operation of generators along the river is prohibited, except <br />at launch points (Lodore, Deerlodge, Echo park and Rainbow Park). <br /> <br />IV. Experience <br /> <br />Each party must be in the charge of a competent, responsible and <br />experienced leader who has a good understanding of monument regulations, <br />knowledge of rapids and previous experience on rivers of comparable <br />or greater difficulty (Class III or greater). <br /> <br />The responsibility for judging the competency and qualifications of <br />each boat operator and in seeing that equipment meets monument <br />standards will be that of the permittee. <br /> <br />V. Park Regulations <br /> <br />The following rules and regulations apply to all persons within the <br />boundaries of Dinosaur National Monument. <br /> <br />A. Firearms or explosives of any kind are not permitted within <br />Dinosaur National Monument. <br /> <br />24 <br /> <br />~ -., <br /> <br />. , <br />