BS 7852:1997
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Code of practice for design of canoes and kayaks
Hardcopy , PDF
English
15-02-1997
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Foreword
Code of practice
1 Scope
2 Informative references
3 Definitions
4 General purpose canoes and kayaks
5 Canoes and kayaks for use on white water
6 Kayaks for use on the sea
7 Canoes for use on open water
8 Testing
Annexes
A (normative) Buoyancy testing
B (normative) Information label
C (normative) Safety instructions
D (informative) Safety accessories for use on the sea
Figures
A.1 Test rig
A.2 Testing for buoyancy. General arrangement for kayaks
States recommendations for canoe and kayak design, applying to all types except surf/wave skis, sit on top kayaks, inflatable canoes, inflatable kayaks, canoe or kayaks designed for competition. Does not include spraydecks or devices for increasing craft stability or to help paddlers to re-enter the boats.
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GME/33
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS MA91-1(1981) & BS MA91-2(1981) (09/2005) Supersedes 95/705736 DC and 95/705737 DC (10/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, February 2012. (01/2012)
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Standard
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| Pages |
16
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British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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This code of practice gives recommendations for the design of certain canoes and kayaks.
This standard covers all types of canoes and kayaks except surf/wave skis, sit on top kayaks, inflatable canoes, inflatable kayaks, canoes or kayaks designed specially for competition. It does not cover spraydecks or devices to increase the stability of craft or to assist paddlers to re-enter their boats.
The recommendations for white water boats can also be applied to kayaks used for surfing.
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