I like to have a small light, the kind with 2 AA batteries. It is all you need for almost any night time activity. If it is too white and bright then put red tape over the end.
Then you need a real spot light. Something to light up those marks as you come in the channel. After just spending several days sailing Nova Scotia and crossing to Maine (Shelburne to Portland) I'd say nothing compares to having a good radar and chart plotter. I'd never sailed in real fog before and it was quite unnerving to sail by radar and chart plotter alone, no point getting adjusted to the dark and looking for lights it's thick enough the bow is partly obscured in fog. I think you folks in Maine and New England have some wonderful sailing destinations but it is sure a different experience from the Chesapeake. Mark Tamblyn 1976 C27 Josephine Gloucester Point VA ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 5:51 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Emergency light List I am venturing out with a group for some night sailing this weekend. Knowing that I will probably need some light to spot crab pots, light up sails, etc. I am interested in knowing what you are using for those times you need a hand held bright light. I have the typical flashlights. Not really interested in spending a lot for such a device. Any information would be appreciated. John Jennings s/v Escapade 83 C-27, 5267 Standard/Dinette I/B Diesel, 5411 Middle River, MD www.catalina27fleet19.com ________________________________ Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com <http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour/?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000982> .
