Illustration Ramp etiquette
12 rules regulars expect you to know
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteWe list 2 kayak launches within 16 miles of North Palm Beach. Each spot here is a put-in for kayaks, canoes or paddleboards, from accessible launch docks to simple sandy landings. 2 more are within 50 miles.
Illustration Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquette
Illustration Life jackets
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesWithin 16 miles of North Palm Beach we list 2 kayak launches: John D MacArthur Beach State Park Kayak/Canoe Public Launch and Rental kayak launch.
Within 50 miles: Willoughby Creek Canoe Launch (Stuart, 25 miles) and Evans Creek Canoe Launch (Port Saint Lucie, 35 miles).
A Coast Guard approved life jacket per person is the legal minimum around North Palm Beach, and kids under 13 must wear theirs under the federal rule.
More places near North Palm Beach are on the map; good to know before you go: How to launch a kayak or canoe. Every one of the launches in the city: Boat ramps in North Palm Beach, FL.