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Originally Posted by Knomad
Common sense dictates that if you are out at night you want to be seen by another vessel heading your way no matter from what direction it is approaching your vessel. If you are paddling, rowing or sailing, you already have your hands full and would not have a flash light in your hand. By the time you get to it, turn it on, and shine it so the other vessel can see you, the other vessel could be right on top of you - literally.
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1. This thread does not appear to be about common sense.
2. Why would anybody be interested in the least possible lighting?
3. I hope the flashlight guy doesn't aim it at the helmsman in the oncoming boat and blind him/her.
4. Recall a couple of years ago a couple in an unlighted kayak (between Bear and Shep's?) were run over by a powerboat? They were rescued, no injuries. It was reported to MP, but since there were no injuries and property damage was less than $1000 (one kayak destroyed), it was not a reportable accident.
5. There are no laws prohibiting stupid. There is a requirement to keep a proper lookout (applies to both vessels, right?), so who's at fault?