A note about Nav Lights:
Masthead light: a white light placed over the fore and aft centreline of the vessel showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 225 degrees and fixed so the light can be seen from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on either side of the vessel.
Sidelights (aka Port & Starboard): a green light on the starboard side and a red light on the port side, each showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 112.5 degrees and fixed so the light can be seen from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on its respective side. In a vessel of less than 20 m (65’7”) in length, the sidelight may be combined in one lantern carried on the fore and aft centreline of the vessel.
Sternlight: a white light placed as nearly as possible at the stern, showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 135 degrees and fixed so the light can be seen 67.5 degrees from right aft on each side of the vessel.
All-round light (aka Anchor): a light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees.
Configurations:
For the latest lighting rules (Canadian Colregs), please visit Transport Canada's web site and search for "Safe Boating Guide". Here is the guide as of 2010:
Boat Type and Length | Requirements | Options |
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Power Boats under 12 m (39�4�) - Rule 23 |
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Power Boats from 12 m (39�4�) to under 50 m (164�1�) - Rule 23 |
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Sail Boats under 7 m (23') - Rule 25 |
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Sail Boats from 7 m (23') to under 20 m (65'7") - Rule 25 |
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Sail Boats 20 m (65'7") and over - Rule 25 |
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Human-Powered Boats - Rule 25 |
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Boats at Anchor under 7 m (23') - Rule 30 |
If the boat is in or near a narrow channel, fairway or anchorage, or where other boats normally navigate:
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Boats at Anchor from 7 m (23') to under 50 m (164'1") - Rule 30 |
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