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From: Michael Lahrkamp (no email)
Date: Wed Mar 21 2007 - 11:36:43 EDT
I do agree with you. As I stated previously, red lights only should be
used when the obstruction is high enough to delve into the airspace
defined for an approach or the maneuvering airspace for an aircraft at
an airport or landing site. I agree that confusion could exist and
multiple meanings interpreted. And I also feel that very few yachts have
a need for a red light. But I have seen a mega sailboat in St. Martin
not far from the airport displaying red and thought it correct. It would
appear that some form of override for or against the ColRegs and Civil
Aviation may be applicable, but I do not know. If I were in a bay or
harbour near an airport and were fortunate enough to have a boat that
could boast the need for it, I'd display the red, since there's a far
greater threat from above than from around me.
Cheers,
Mike
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From:
[mailto:] On Behalf Of Andy Repton
Sent: March 21, 2007 11:23 AM
To:
Subject: 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.
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