Night Kayaking

[Team_Sandman]

Does anyone do any night kayaking if you do im looking for a little help with lights.. Any help would be great.. Also what places are your favorite for night or day kayaking the misses and myself are new to the kayak world we got them last year and im tired of duck creek

[Captain and Mate]

Although we’re not sure what the exact requirements are, we do know they make clamp-on lights that attach to the edge of the cockpit. We’ve seen kayaks out at night that only displayed a single white light, but it would be a good idea to check if any others are needed.

[Team_Sandman]

Thanks C&M I know I need a Anchor light and a port and starboard lights just looking for a cheap set and where to get them..

[Captain and Mate]

This seemed to have some useful info:

http://www.connyak.org/Public%20Affairs/Night_Paddling_Lights.html

[kbraband]

From Wisconsin DNR boating regulations: “Every boat propelled by muscular power and every sailboat not equipped with a motor, when under way at any time from sunset to sunrise, shall carry ready at hand a lantern or flashlight showing a white light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to avoid collision.”

I carry a waterproof flashlight and attach it to the front deck. I also have marine grade reflective tape running the length of my kayak on both sides, as well as reflective tape on both sides of both paddle blades and reflective areas on my PFD. I would not recommend using red/green lights because it’s simply extra gear to carry (and possibly fail) and you might get mistaken for a power boat, which means an oncoming boater may not be as inclined to avoid you. And never activate a strobe light unless you’re signaling an emergency situation.

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