USCG Policy on DIY Kayak Navigation Lights for Fishing Kayak

If you want to install DIY navigation lights on your kayak, you need to review this entire video to understand the current USCG policy on lighting for "vessels under oars." As a result of the issues we raised related to the policy covered in the previous video on navigation lights for kayaks operating in USCG controlled water, the USCG did a review of the navigation rules including input from their legal team. I cover the resulting change and the new (Sept 2016) USCG guidance in this video. This result proves mature, polite and persistent dialog can produce changes in government policy! I also want to thank KayakDIY for his thoughtful comments.
The USCG updated their navigation rules FAQ page to include kayaks - see FAQ 13 and 14 at this link: FAQ: www.navcen.uscg...
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