(Eric) wrote in message . com...
"riverman" wrote in message ...
I guess there's also a factor to carrying something explosive and
potentially dagerous in your boat. What type of alternatives could there
be..?

According to the regulations, the alternative is to carry an Electric
Distress Signal.

The only product I am aware of which meets these regulations and would
be appropriate for kayaking (i.e. easily attachable to a PFD) is:

http://www.cmcrescue.com/product.php?dept_id=1345

Would still be interested in learning about others...

A question was just raised elsewhere as to whether this light actually
flashes SOS, which it would need to do to meet the USCG regulations
for this purpose. While I do not know why they would call it an SOS
Rescue Light if it did not flash SOS, I was wondering if anyone knew
for sure....I have contacted the company as well, but haven't heard
back from them yet.