Dinghies, Kayaks and Canoes.
56 RCNY § 3-16
in effect§ 3-16 Dinghies, Kayaks and Canoes.
(a) (1) Any dinghy over 14 feet in length must be stored on the vessel with a valid permit from the Department. Any dinghy over 14 feet in length and stored in water will be considered a separate vessel and require an independent transient permit. Any dinghy 14 feet or less must be stored on the vessel or in a designated dinghy area as determined by the Department. Only one dinghy shall be permitted per vessel.
(2) All dinghies stored in the water or at dinghy docks must be identified with the registration number of corresponding vessel.
(3) Kayaks and canoes may either be stored on the vessel with a valid permit from the Department, or in the areas specifically designed by the Department for such storage.
(b) Boat Launches: A Department permit is required to launch a vessel operated by a motor at a Department managed boat launch. The Department will set and post specific rules at each agency managed boat launch. Failure to comply with posted rules will result in loss of access to the launch.
(c) Boating or use of a personal watercraft adjacent to any authorized bathing beach is prohibited. Use of personal watercraft is prohibited upon any waters under the jurisdiction of the Department, unless the Commissioner specifically authorizes use of personal watercraft in such area.
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCrules/0-0-0-120571Fetched: 10/24/2026