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(Eric) wrote in message . ..
I was wondering if anyone has come across an SOS Signal Light
appropriate for kayaking and one that meets USCG Regulations regarding
visual distress signals?

I am aware of the ACR Electronics DistressS.O.S light, but this light
seems quite bulky and I would like something easily attachable to my
PFD.

The VIP Signal Light would comes close, but apparently does not meet
USCG regulations regarding visual distress signals.

there are strobe lights made for survival suits.
any good ships chandler should have them. on the atlantic and pacific
coast most places that sell stuff to commercial fishermen or offshore
vessles will have what you are after.
oh; they don't flash . . . - - - . . . they just flash a bright white
light which is a marine distress signal.
mine is called a A-Strobe tm.
made by ACR Electronics Inc . out of florida usa.
it has a USCG #
it is a simple little device with double a batteries.
my old one was square with a 12 volt battery that cost to much.
both strobes were in my boat and pfd untill the old one never worked
on a test.
they are abour $25.00 each with bouble a batteries.

EPRBS and ELB's are good if you are way out of reach but you must be
carefull.

i carry a strobe, 2 flashlights a couple of flares ( some expired )
and a marine VHF which i don't have a license to use.
i have the gear to get help and the smarts not to need it.

now when i paddled in newfoundland i was not so confident.

hope this helps.

by the way; the chemical light sticks ... they are useless for
anything but tracking friends in a night paddle or gentle light in
front of a tent so you don't trip.
i would never trust one as a safety device.

good luck, hope you get lots on time on the water but never torn the
strobe on.
fiona