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NAVIGATION LIGHTS ARE A REQUIREMENT,
NOT AN OPTION
- by John Gullick, AP, Manager of Government and Special Programs
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Of The Road, and the reference to the two tragic boating
accidents that occurred in August 2019 on Stoney Lake
and Lake Joseph, the required use of navigation lights
can't be overstated.
I again point out that all vessel operators have, among
other responsibilities, two major requirements. One is
to always maintain a lookout for navigation hazards
and the actions of others who use our waterways for
recreational and commercial activities regardless of the
time of day. The second is to display navigation lights.
Operating a PWC at night is not recommended. In fact, it
is illegal to operate a PWC after dark unless it is properly
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Regulations. You should be able to identify various types
of towing lights, strobe lights visible all around the
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A masthead light projects forward through the same
225-degree arc of light as the red and green sidelights
while the stern light projects aft through the remaining
135-degree arc. With both masthead and stern lights
turned on, other boaters can see white light all the way
around your boat. Anchored vessels will project an allThe following is taken from the CPS-ECP Boating Basics round (360-degree) white light where it can best be seen.
Pleasure Craft Operator Course. For more information
on this and other CPS-ECP courses, visit www. *RYHUQPHQWRUSROLFHYHVVHOVPD\DOVRGLVSOD\DˌDVKLQJ
boatingcourses.ca
rotating blue light.
If a boat is operated between sunset and sunrise or in In addition, the law also requires that most of all boats
restricted visibility - in fog, for example - it must display FDUU\ D ZDWHUWLJKW ˌDVKOLJKW 5HPHPEHU WR HQVXUH WKH
navigation lights.
required batteries are in good shape before every trip. If
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your only way to signal for help. J
Photos courtesy of Osculati - Italia (https://blog.osculati.com/2017/09/05/navigation-lights/)
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Canadian Yachting February 2020
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Canadian Yachting February 2020
Special Feature: Seven Newbies from the 2019 US Sailboat Show in Annapolis
Special Feature: METS Trade Show – Latest New Products from Around The World
Travel Destination: Belize – Sailing Solitude
At the Helm: Looking ahead to a great summer in 2020!
Power Review: Neptunus 750 Flybridge
Sail Review: Beneteau First Yacht 53
Power Review: Gran Turismo 36
Sail Review: Excess 12 and Excess 15
Power Review: NC 895 Sport
Power Review: Boston Whaler 230 Vantage
The Port Hole: February 2020
Book Review: Ready to Come About
Crossing The Line: Last Crossing to Havana
Canadian Yachting February 2020 - Intro
Canadian Yachting February 2020 - Cover1
Canadian Yachting February 2020 - Cover2
Canadian Yachting February 2020 - 3
Canadian Yachting February 2020 - At the Helm: Looking ahead to a great summer in 2020!
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Canadian Yachting February 2020 - Special Feature: Seven Newbies from the 2019 US Sailboat Show in Annapolis
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Canadian Yachting February 2020 - Power Review: Neptunus 750 Flybridge
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Canadian Yachting February 2020 - Sail Review: Beneteau First Yacht 53
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Canadian Yachting February 2020 - Power Review: Gran Turismo 36
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Canadian Yachting February 2020 - Sail Review: Excess 12 and Excess 15
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Canadian Yachting February 2020 - Power Review: NC 895 Sport
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Canadian Yachting February 2020 - Power Review: Boston Whaler 230 Vantage
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Canadian Yachting February 2020 - Special Feature: METS Trade Show – Latest New Products from Around The World
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Canadian Yachting February 2020 - The Port Hole: February 2020
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Canadian Yachting February 2020 - Travel Destination: Belize – Sailing Solitude
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Canadian Yachting February 2020 - Book Review: Ready to Come About
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Canadian Yachting February 2020 - Crossing The Line: Last Crossing to Havana
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