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On Tue, 30 Sep 2003 20:21:12 -0500, "WebKatz"
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"Blankibr" wrote in message
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I think Scott has it right. The 72 COLREGS (international rules to avoid
collisions) states that kayaks can either use the same light pattern as a

small

sailboat (red/green) or just a white light that can be shown to avoid a
collision.

Does the white light have to cover 360 degrees?

No, its to be a directional light.

Headlamps work well for this, but you'll want one that's really bright
when you need it. You do not have to display the light constantly.
Rather, you're only required to use it when necessary to avoid a
collision. If you feel the need to keep a light on all the time, there
are headlamps that feature variable intensity and/or a combination of
LED's (low power, long battery life) and halogen bulbs (high power,
short battery life) that give you that option without having to deal
with short battery life.