Re: [Paddlewise] Kayak Lights

Kasper, just out of curiosity, do the rules mention showing the lantern to
avoid a collision? The US rules have that word "lantern" in them too and
since the US Rules were taken from the ColRegs I expect most countries are
similar. Most of us ignore using a "lantern" because it's even more
difficult to carry than a flashlight.

The difference between an anchored vessel showing an all-around white light
and a kayak showing a lantern would be, in the US:

1. The kayak's light is low and the anchored vessel's all-around light is
supposed to be placed as high as possible in the rigging.

2. The kayak's lantern would only be shown in the event of a collision.

As far as assuming anything, the US Rules specifically obligate the mariner
to keep a lookout, move at a speed consistent with conditions, and avoid
collisions.


Craig Jungers
Royal City, WA

On 8/1/07, Kasper Osterbye <kasper_at_itu.dk> wrote:
>
> Here in Denmark the brochure from agency of sea-safety specifies red/green
> to the sides, and white at aft.
> However, if the vessel is less than 7 meters moving less than 7 knots and
> it
> is practically impossible to carry such light, a white lantern with
> visibility of 2 nautical miles must be carried.
>
> I interpret this to mean that a white light means an anchored vessel, or a
> small slow vessel. Other vessels can therefore NOT assume white to mean
> anchored
>
> For kayakers, it is possible to get head mounted lanterns.
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