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Originally Posted by jrc
Just please don't put a strobe on your kayak. I'm going to thinks it's a flashing light for naviagtion.  |
Right. Nav lights have accepted and specific meanings. Strobes are special purpose indicators. Misusing a type of light can be confusing and result in a hazardous situation just like using no lights or inadequate lights.
Here are some of the strobe meanings that I am aware of. This list might not be complete and may not be completely accurate.
Yellow/amber - Surfaced submarine.
Blue - Police function.
Red -- Fire safty function.
White - Man-Overboard beacon. PFD strobe. Life-Raft/Life-Boat beacon.
Additionally, some bouys use these same colors. Aviaton collision safety beacons near water may also cause some confusion.
Getting back to the kayak... It looks like we have more details. Does any one have link with the updated story?