Proper light configuration for night boating is crucial for safety and navigation. Vessels must display specific navigation lights: a red light on the port (left) side, a green light on the starboard (right) side, and a white stern light, along with a white masthead light if the vessel is over 7 meters. Additionally, all lights should be visible from specific angles and distances to ensure other boaters can identify the type and direction of the vessel. Following these guidelines helps prevent collisions and enhances overall safety on the water at night.
When boating at night, a single white light tells you that it is either a light house or an anchored boat.
When boating at night, a single white light on a vessel tells you that it is anchored.
When boating at night a red and white light on a vessel tells you that you must give way to the other vessel.
Small boat light.
not having the proper lights at night
not having the proper lights at night
You are boating at night you see a single white light directly ahead, you should give way by going around the other vessel.
If you are boating at night, and you see a single white light on another boat this light tells you that you are overtaking another vessel or it is anchored. It is mandatory for all engine powered boats and shines forward. If there is no light it indicates a sailboat under sail.
If you are boating at night, and you see a single white light on another boat this light tells you that you are overtaking another vessel or it is anchored. It is mandatory for all engine powered boats and shines forward. If there is no light it indicates a sailboat under sail.
Give way
not having the proper lights at night
You are looking at the Starboard (right) side of the boat. If you can't see the white stern light then that boat is pointed toward you.