CANOE REGULATIONS
Established June 8, 1978, Revised April 1, 2001

Any canoe launched upon the waters of Peck Lake shall:

1. Be a minimum of 14 feet in length.

2. Be constructed of wood, aluminum, fiberglass, or Kevlar.

3. Be constructed with flotation to support the canoe and its occupants in the event of capsizing.

4. Not be loaded with persons and/or property exceeding the manufacturer's rated carrying capacity or in any event with more than three persons. Canoes are not to be used when occupants are standing.

5. Not have any motor attached to it.

6. Not be used or operated at a greater distance from the shoreline than 200 feet, unless under calm water conditions.

7. Be registered with the Pecks and the secretary of the PLPA, and have affixed to both sides of the bow the number of the owner's lot, prefixed by the letter L. Letter and numbers to be not less than three inches in height and contrasting color to the canoe. The canoe must be owned by the property owner only.

8. Only be used when all New York State regulation regarding the use of Personal Floatation Devices, (PFD's), are observed. Current State law requires that a PFD be on board for each occupant, and that all children under the age of 12 wear a PFD at all times.

9. Not to be operated by youths under 14 years of age, unless accompanied by an experienced canoer 14 years old or over.

10. Not contain any occupants who engage in horseplay or any other reckless activity.

11. Be equipped with lights if used after dark.

The Pecks established the following penalties for violations:

First Offense - Warning
Second Offense - Canoeing Privileges suspended for 2 weeks
Third Offense - Canoeing Privileges suspended for remainder of season