Due to regulations set upon us by the Pacific Ocean Series, PFD's (personal floatation devices) must be worn by all competitors on a ski of any kind, SUP's and Paddle Boards are exempt. 
 However, we as Byron Bay Ocean Paddle race organisers, HIGHLY recommend that they are worn (PFD) by everyone.
We also HIGHLY recommend that leg ropes are worn by all competitors regardless of your craft, and that a communication device, such as your phone, or a whistle or flare, are also on your person, regardless of your craft.