Flags on Kayaks

LoneDarkHuntress · Post by **LoneDarkHuntress** » Sun Mar 31, 2019 3:53 pm

So I was wondering if anyone knows if there is regulations to flying flags other than safety ones on kayaks? I thought about putting a small flag underneath or above my safety one.

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Ron Mc · Post by **Ron Mc** » Sun Mar 31, 2019 4:07 pm

The safety requirement on kayaks is PFD, sound device, one light (can be a flashlight) from sundown to sunrise.
Safety flag is not actually required, but if you want to fly one, I'm sure you can fly an ensign instead, or both.
There's nothing you can do to get out of a boat's way, so when I see a boat transaction coming, hold my paddle straight up, which is taller than any flag, and they seem to appreciate it.

LoneDarkHuntress · Post by **LoneDarkHuntress** » Sun Mar 31, 2019 4:09 pm

I am only using a safety flag for my family's piece of mind, just thought I'd add my personal touch to it if possible lol

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YakRunabout · Post by **YakRunabout** » Sun Mar 31, 2019 5:37 pm

One way to add a personal touch is to add a flag or flags, replacing the original.
I have bought flags a couple of times from dwflags.com - that is for Devil Woman Flags

These simple triangle flags were $7 each if I recall correctly. There are a wide variety available.

kickingback · Post by **kickingback** » Sun Mar 31, 2019 6:41 pm

My flags are the American flag and a Texas knock off! Made my own light too! I bet it's the brightest on the water! I use a car lamp LED bulb and it lights up the night!
Like was said there is no requirement for a flag. Your own choosing!

TexasJim · Post by **TexasJim** » Mon Apr 01, 2019 10:18 am

Per Ron's statement about holding up your paddle, I was fishing by Hog Island with Neumie and a couple of other kayakers, and we got fogged in . The first things visible thru the fog(other than one guy's cap with a flashing light), were yellow paddle blades. White blades were a little less visible, and carbon/grey blades couldn't be seen hardly at all. FYI
Highly visible flags are a smart thing on a kayak.
TexasJim

impulse · Post by **impulse** » Tue Apr 30, 2019 1:27 pm

My solution, learned this in Thailand... I have these on all 4 sides of my paddle blades.

Multiple colors, contrast with everything. High intensity reflective tape for night time. Fluorescent colors really pop during low light and foggy conditions because they reflect UV.

I also put big patches of white reflective high intensity tape on the top and bottom of my kayaks, just in case someone's looking for my overturned butt in the dark.

Not recommended for duck hunting or stealth, but boats can see me from a mile away. Provided they're looking.