OK NOW, I've looked at hundreds of portable bow lights and stern lights for my Kayak for night paddling. NOT ONE OF THEM STATES HOW FAR THEY SHINE/CAN BE SEEN FROM. If they did I would not be asking this question. I do not care what "bran" light I purchase. I just want it to be safe and legal. PLEASE DO NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION WITH A QUESTION OR RIDDLE. THANKS.
2006-08-30 19:34:02 · 2 answers · asked by agingfst2005 1 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports
My guess would be about 200 meters under ideal conditions. The fact is bow lights on a kayak are mainly there to make you legal. Think about it-the least little bit of wave action is going put your lights between the troughs and thus invisible to other vessels. Hence sailboats have their lights on the mast, and powerboats have their running light on a pole. The best thing to do is be proactive about letting other vessels know you are there. Carry an airhorn or whistle. A personal strobe on your PFD would be the best thing. It's not like too many other operators are expecting to share the water with a kayak after dark.
2006-08-31 21:58:36 · answer #1 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow great question I've wondered that myself i just got back into kayaking and don't see why i stopped going out on the lake. if i were you id track down a coast guard and get the facts but i have a Coleman light on the bow of my ocean kayak and it works great. you have fun out there.
2006-08-30 19:44:00 · answer #2 · answered by tj_george2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋