On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 7:20 PM, Paul Hayward <pdh_at_mmcl.co.nz> wrote: > > What part of this forbids you from displaying it continuously ? How will > you > reprimand a skipper for 'exhibiting' too early ? Surely in the absence of > any limitation on 'in sufficient time' - he has a right to be as cautious > as > he feels appropriate ? > > Paul, in my opinion Rule 25 forbids you from displaying it continuously. If the Rules wanted a kayak to display a white light visible all around from a kayak then Rule 25 would have specifically stated that. I also believe that a light that is oculted by your body (e.g.: is not high enough) is also not appropriate for a kayak inasmuch as it neither conforms to the strict requirements for a stern light nor the strict requirements for a lighted lantern or electric torch. You and I are just going to have to disagree on this, I guess. I don't believe that a white light showing all around continuously displayed conforms to the Rules. Nothing the Rules explicitly says this except for powered vessels and anchored vessels. And you have to interpret the Rules in order to get to where your argument is going. Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA www.nwkayaking.net *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Mar 25 2010 - 20:22:56 PDT
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