Phil, I'm with you about lights....as they might be used in Regional waters. When I'm boating at night, I always have a handheld Power light (1 million CP)...close by. In fact, even the tugs on the river will turn on their search lights to Locate boats close to them and make other boaters aware of where they are.Many times I have responded with my 1 million Candle..(Not in their eyes, of course)
The issue with a strobe was only to suggest that it may be looked on as a distress signal. I was, and always will be, concerned that someone may use such devices that , unknowingly, may contribute to injury of others. A Strobe might trigger an action by Rescue teams or individuals to respond. They might just put themselves into danger by responding. It would be like calling 911 needlessly. Regards, Ralph Ahseln ----- Original Message ----- From: Philip J Agur To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 10:56 PM Subject: RE: catalina27-talk: Seaworthy Cover(-up) Story Ralph, Actually I considered the correctness of the strobe or movable spot and conclude I'd be glad to pay the ticket if it came to that. Too bad we can't just have one set of rules. Tahoe is an inland water way, Clear Lake is not, but the Delta is an inland water way again. Often they get the same boaters throughout the year. The sailboat was ghosting along, which I read as under sail only making more than steerage way but certainly not in jeopardy of breaking the nighttime speed limit. I wonder how much time I would have had to react with a boat closing at 55 mph. I wouldn't have felt comfortable leaving the helm to switch on more lights but I do have a 1,000,000 CP spot and my distress flares within reach. Phil Agur s/v Wing Tip Secretary, Call Sign WCW3485 IC27/270A MMSI 366901790 www.catalina27.org Vessel Doc# 1039809
