I use white 360 light about 3' above my head. I also wear a headlamp that has blink mode that I use to warn others.

Nasty little secret: Some kayak tournament guys want to be camouflage from other kayakers. Several purposely do not run a light in order to slip away in the darkness. They also camo during the day, dont have a flag, etc. I've seen some of the biggest names in the sport do it, then advocate against it the following week. A majority do run lights though, but there are many who dont know to and a few who wont. Unfortunately I think it's only a matter of time before a major incident and then laws/enforcement will change.

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Posted by sloopy

Member since Aug 2009

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Posted on 7/20/15 at 8:12 am to AutoYes_Clown

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Nasty little secret: Some kayak tournament guys want to be camouflage from other kayakers. Several purposely do not run a light in order to slip away in the darkness. They also camo during the day, dont have a flag, etc. I've seen some of the biggest names in the sport do it, then advocate against it the following week. A majority do run lights though, but there are many who dont know to and a few who wont. Unfortunately I think it's only a matter of time before a major incident and then laws/enforcement will change.

How is this even legal in a tournament? Seems it should be automatic DQ.

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Posted by maisweh

Member since Jan 2014

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Posted on 7/20/15 at 8:35 am to AutoYes_Clown

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A majority do run lights though, but there are many who dont know to and a few who wont. Unfortunately I think it's only a matter of time before a major incident and then laws/enforcement will change

I came around a corner in a main canal and him and a buddy was right there casting in the dark, then got pissed at me when I told him to get out of the main canal in the dark or wear a light for boats to see him. made me want to throw a wake a flip him