RE: [Paddlewise] Kayak Navigation Lights

I disagree with your conclusion as to liability, given that kayak speed is
negligible.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net
[mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net] On Behalf Of Craig Jungers

So, under the ColRegs there is no mention of a white light visible all
around for any vessel except for an anchor light, defined by Rule 30: "A
vessel of less than 50
meters<http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/mwv/navrules/pops/nr_30b.htm>in
length may exhibit an all-round white light where it can best be seen
instead of the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule."

I'm certainly not a lawyer, but it seems to me that if you are displaying a
white light that is visible all-around and get into an accident or cause
damage while paddling in navigable waters under the authority of the USCG
(in the USA) you could be liable for damages.
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