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TIL the first modern, non-Indigenous legal precedent explicitly recognizing a canoe as a "vessel" in Canada didn't happen until 2018. (admiraltylaw.com)

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Also, the defence argued that impaired persons operating vessels "propelled by muscle power" are somehow not morally culpable. Like, because, why?

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[–] Grimpen@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago

Different countries, different precedent, but I think the Canadian case hinged on the vessel being powered. Even if it's a paddle, it's muscle powered.

I know there are different standards for barges under tow than for the tugs doing the towing. If the courts are extrapolating these rules to the smaller end, than a float might be okay. You're just cast adrift, usually with alcohol.