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According to the National Weather Service, which boats count as 'small craft' for a Small Craft Advisory?

Any boat that could be affected by the advisory conditions.

  1. Any boat the conditions could adversely affect ✔
  2. Only boats under 20 feet long
  3. Only sailboats and kayaks

Why: NWS says there is no precise definition of a small craft. If the advisory's wind or waves could affect your boat, it applies to you. Your skill and your boat's size and seaworthiness matter too.

Huh, didn't know that: Small Craft Advisory thresholds differ by region, so check your local NWS office's criteria.

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Sources

  1. NWS, Coastal Warning Display and marine warning definitions https://www.weather.gov/marine/cwd
  2. NWS, Coastal Warning Display and marine warning definitions https://www.weather.gov/marine/cwd

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