| At night a kayaker will need at least one white light on | | | | Deck or (Anchor) Lights are usually mounted at the |
| their kayak so that it can be shown in the direction of | | | | Stern (back) of the boat. Often other lights such as |
| any oncoming boaters. All Lights used for Kayaking | | | | Red for Port (left) and Green for Starboard (right) are |
| should be waterproof and be using new batteries | | | | used in combination with the Anchor light. The white |
| when starting out for the night. A handheld flashlight will | | | | front light is not as important if these other colored |
| do for most kayakers. It is wise to check your local | | | | lights can already be seen from the front. |
| boating laws for the exact requirements. Boats over | | | | Navigating Lights are often not required for small |
| 16 ft often have greater lighting requirements. Find out | | | | vessels like the Kayak but they increase your chances |
| Your Kayaks Length and be prepared for the safety | | | | of being seen. For Your uninhibited vision sake be sure |
| rules that apply to it. | | | | to have all Navigation lighting not glaring in your eyes |
| The best form of "white light" for a Kayaker is a | | | | (point them straight or slightly down if effecting your |
| "Deck Light" (also referred to as an anchor light). A | | | | vision. Along with this be sure that your white anchor |
| strong white light that you can see from all directions is | | | | light is behind you as well. All these help preserve a |
| ideal, yet not very practical for a kayaker. If they had a | | | | clearer night vision. |
| pole light it would be cumbersome and inhibit the | | | | Headlights can also enhance your night vision. As well |
| maneuverability of the kayak. A simple deck light | | | | they can help locate navigation aids such as the |
| would suit the kayaker better. | | | | channel markers and buoys. |