On 2/11, WhiteRabbit had written: > "Under Inland navigation Rules, a high intensity white light flashing at > regular intervals from 50-70 times per minute is considered a distress > signal. Such devices do NOT count toward meeting the visual distress signal > requirement however." > An "electric distress light" that automatically flashes SOS is acceptable > for night use if marked that it meets 46CFR161.013. > I have seen quite a few strobes, but does anyone have a source for a > suitable "electric distress light"? Check out the "Eternalight", a fun small waterproof SOS/strobe/flashlight. One such lives in my PFD pocket. I have carried it around for months without a problem but can't endorse its practicality or robustness otherwise. It is not obviously marked as meeting 46CFR161.013 It can be seen at http://www.theledlight.com/eterna-light.html and http://www.techass.com/el/el1.php Larry Koenig Baton Rouge,LA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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