Re: [Paddlewise] Paddling with kites/umbrellas]

From: alex <al.m_at_3web.net>
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 20:26:38 -0700
> Hi - just thought I'd add this consideration:
> If you add a sail (and a kite MAY OR MAY NOT be interpreted as a
> sail) it may change your designation according to coast guard rules and
> regulations, including but not limited to lighting, flares and right of
> way.

White steady (not a strobe) masthead light is a nice and easy option with a
mast of any kind (but not on a V-sail).  I wouldn't place any lights on a
kite, though - here I would've been at risk of breaking regulations for
aviation navigation lights, which I don't know much about :-)...
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