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Last word from me on this
Posted By: M. Hamilton In Response To: Canada US differences too! Be careful with advice. (Kris Buttermore)
Date: Friday, 30 July 2004, at 6:03 p.m.
Brian is correct that some inland lakes "May" have location specific rules such as this all white running light at 360, but these are exceptions and very rare for most paddlers and paddling locales which are International or Inland Rules. I agree with Karl that many local law enforcement types do not understand the rules. Where I live they are street cops who do time on the boat, and have modest training at best. At our local coffee shop they ask me for clarification. The blue light thing is wrong according to District 13. If that was a commissioned/enlisted USCG person sanctioning that, then I'd be very suprised. More likely a mis-informed volunteer with the auxiliary. And just because some company makes an all round white kayak light, doesn't mean it's legal. And to Kris I say that I'll put my knowledge of this stuff up against any of ya'll. Do whatever you want. Take the exams then re-read all of this. If yer so smart and I'm so wrong, go and test yourself! Let me know how you do. Oh, but to test you have to have a lot of sea time, which of course you can't get if your an internet expert. What do I know. Maybe ya'll can teach me to paddle as well. Thanks for setting me straight! I'm guessing that most CG personnel really don't give a crap about kayakers, and probably won't hassle you regardless of what stupid light configs you use. In the absence of specific local regs (rare for most of us) the Colregs or Rules are the last word. Whether you accept that or not is your call, but they are the last word, and I for one have to (by oath) adhere to those. In the end the joke is on me for trying to inform people.
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