If a sailboat is under 23 feet 7 meters the following standards must be met.

Sailing vessel light configuration at night. Do you love sailing. If less than 20 meters in length the three lights may be combined at or near the top of the mast. Under 12 metres in length.

Flashlight or lantern when operating between sunset and sunrise or during any periods of limited visibility. When the boat is at anchor at night the all-around white light should be lit. Sidelights red - green and.

These then have to be placed on the bow. There is no clever memory aid rule or mnemonics for this one. This might be one of those stupid questions that everybody knows but Im going to ask.

The white stern light must cover 135 degrees and be visible for 2 nautical miles or you can substitute one 360-degree all-around white light. Wear sunglasses and sun hat during the day. However its still a good idea to display the navigation lights for larger sailboats if possible.

It is anchored and has restricted ability to move. Do most sailboats under 65 when under sail at night utilize a masthead white running light. In order to keep adequate watch at night you need to protect your night vision by not exposing your eyesight to bright on board lights.

- Join over one thousand nautica lovers from across the globe an experience over a decade of experience collected together on a single site. Dim screens on navigation instruments and turn off unnecessary electronics. Smaller sailing vessels under 20 metres in length are allowed to combine the two lights at the top of the mast.