Next message: Michael Lahrkamp: "RE: [world-cruising] Re: Red anchor light"
I also see your argument, but cannot agree.
If there is an area where a mast would cause a danger to aviation,
that area should be prohibited to boats.
The colregs are quite clear:
"(b) The rules concerning lights shall be complied with from sunset to
sunrise, and during such times no other lights shall be exhibited,
except such lights as cannot be mistaken for the lights specified
in these Rules or do not impair their visibility or distinctive character,
or interfere with the keeping of a proper look-out."
You cannot display a red light and an anchor light as you may be
confused with a pilot/fishing boat (depending which way up you display
them). Hence, you must only display the white anchor light.
