(1)  Subject to subregulation (2) , the operator and other persons on a lightweight craft must carry the mandatory safety equipment specified in Schedule 2 .

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

(2)  If a lightweight craft is travelling with a powered support vessel or 3 lightweight craft are travelling together in waters other than sheltered waters, the carriage of flares, EPIRB/PLB and VHF radio ( the equipment ) may be reduced to carriage of the equipment by one of every 3 lightweight crafts if the lightweight crafts remain within 50 metres of the craft or vessel carrying the equipment.