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

[john mcgarvey]

good points.  perhaps it is also the speed of the flashing.  a strobe  
is a very fast universal signal, but a waterproof flashing light (as  
long as it is not red or blue which could be interpreted as police or  
coast guard) would be quite effective.

any marine beacon products out there that are suitable for small  
craft?  something that is not associated with a channel marker of  
course.

~j




On May 19, 2008, at 4:50 PM, Nancy Brous wrote:

> 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
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