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LIGHTING
All vessels in use from sunset to sunrise shall display lights as specified. No other lights may
be used, except a spotlight for difficult navigation.
• Every white light prescribed shall
be visible at a distance of at least 2
miles.
• Every colored light prescribed shall
be visible at a distance of at least
1 mile, showing green to starboard
and red to port and screened to
show from dead ahead to 22.5
degrees rearward on the respective
side.
• All mechanically powered sailboats
shall display the lights required for
that class of mechanically powered
boat.
• All motorboats and sailboats shall
carry a lantern or flashlight for
emergencies.
• All anchored vessels shall display
the 360-degree white light, except
while anchored in a docking or
anchorage area.
Non-powered Craft
Classes 1 and 2
Sailboats
Classes 3 and 4
Enjoy Boating the Safe Way
Take a Safe Boating Course from
the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
or the U.S. Power Squadron.
1-800-395-2628 / cgaux.org or usps.org
