May 2021 Issue Hudson River Happenings – Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association

HUDSON RIVER HAPPENINGS & INTERCLUB INFORMATION EXCHANGE

Compiled by the HRBYCA https://hrbyca.org

May 1, 2021 (v2021.05.01)

Gov Affairs and other river related topics

The following three points summarize the new Engine Cut Off Switch (ECOS) law:

Effective April 1, 2021, operators of certain vessels under 26 feet long MUST use either a helm or outboard lanyard or wireless ECOS when traveling on plane or above displacement speed.
Boats manufactured January 2020 or later MUST have a functioning lanyard-style ECOS installed at the helm or on an outboard engine or have a functioning wireless ECOS device AND the vessel operator MUST wear it.
Operators of boats manufactured before January 2020 MUST use an ECOS device—provided it is installed and functional.

The new law exempts the following boats:

Boats whose main helm is located in an enclosed cabin.
Boats not operating on plane or at displacement speed.
Boats engaged in low-speed activities such as docking and fishing.
Boats that produce less than 115 pounds of static thrust, roughly equivalent to a 2-horsepower engine

ONGOING EVENTS ON THE HUDSON RIVER

Hudson River Fishing Association about their spring Striper Derby.

Striper Derby April 17 thru May 15, 2021 - Registration ends on April 14

Check out the Hudson River Fishing Association web site: thehrfa.org

If you have questions contact Alex at a.spindelman@gmail.com

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