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This document is applicable for Class E floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to ISO 25649-1:2021 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material. This document is applicable with ISO 25649-1:20xx and ISO 25649-2:20xx. Class E devices are intended for use in bathing areas or in protected and safe shore zones. NOTE 1 - Typical products forming Class E (see Annex F): - inflatable boats for rowing or paddling of near oval shape with or without transom; - canoes and kayaks; - inflatable boats made from plastic sheets or from reinforced materials; - motor kit/sail kit as additional option. NOTE 2 - Typical places for application of Class E devices: - moving from A to B for pleasure purposes; - staying on the water for relaxing; - moving from shore to the main boat, transportation of persons and load (tender boat).