NYC, Well I'm getting testy too.You are new to the water. You know nothing about water safety. You almost get end by experienced watermen. You wish to believe it was their fault. You don't wish to accept responsibility for your actions. On a clear night you must display a white light which is visible from a mile away (this was in one of my earlier posts). I don't believe that there is a requirement for a certain candlepower. I suspect that it is unlikely that you can find a small "kayak friendly" light that will do this but you can certainly test this and you really should. Until you do it is unwise to venture out after dark. I do not doubt that lights are sold to kayakers but until you test them you should not depend on them Boat safety requires common sense. Row boats tend to have right of way but they must be visible for this right to be meaningful. Power boats are not cars, they do not come equipped with brakes. It's important that you be visible from a distance so they can avoid collisions. I'm not alone in pointing this out to you. You seem offended that everyone thinks that you were at fault. Please return the kayak, get your money back, and stay away from the water. Dave M.
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