Re: [Paddlewise] Use of a strobe

From: Derek <glamourpets_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 11:37:40 -0700 (PDT)
My concern with leaving a strobe on at night is that
the strobe could easily be misinterpreted.  Other
boaters may think your strobe is some sort of flashing
bouy marker.  Night vision is not as good as day, so
your strobe could make things very confusing for
others.

I do have a strobe clipped to my lifejacket, but it is
there only to be used in an emergency.  If I get
separated from my boat, this is my last resort method
for remaining somewhat visible on the water.


--- Tom Buckley <nbrunner_at_telus.net> wrote:

>  I have been reading conflicting opinions (go
> figure) on whether it is
> appropriate to use a strobe at night strictly to be
> seen or not. Other
> articles say it should be used for emergencies only.
> I would like to hear
> some thoughts from the list on this.
>  
> Tom 


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