NYCkayaker use of strobes (was captain and paddlers' day)

[Nancy Brous]

first off, another thank you to HRPG for a great event that benefits our
entire community--nice job, folks.

about the use of strobes--a few of us were talking about this after the
event:  what do people think of using a different color strobe, preferably
one not already associated with a particular signal?  seems this would
address the visibility issue and the desire to not be taken for a rescue
beacon.  the color, as long as it does not already "mean" something to other
mariners, would not matter, and would not have to be universal.  the point,
as lyn says, is simply to be seen.  someone suggested the possibility of a
red flashing bicycle light, as these are widely available, or perhaps some
kind of dive light (i think these are available as strobes in a variety of
colors).

any thoughts?

-nb