Catamaran Sailing
Catamaran Pictures

Vol 3 - Issue 3 November 1998





ACR Electronics "C-Light" PFD Signal Light
Ocean sailing demands particular diligence in the area of safety. A signal light is an invaluable item in times of distress, particularly at night. The C-Light by ACR Electronics is a compact, rugged, and affordable addition to anyone's saftey program. Operating on just
2 AA batteries, the unit is visible up to 2 miles. The lense focuses a beam straight ahead, as well as a lateral ring. This would allow you to focus the brighter beam directly at a target, or leave pointing up to display a bright ring in all directions. We wear ours strapped high on one side of our lifejackets using the included velcro strap. It's small and light, so we don't even know it's there. This makes it so hassle free, you'll always have it on you in times of distress, or just to help find things in the dark if you get back to the beach late in the day. All this for around $10! Affordable enough to easily outfit both the skipper and crew.

Visit ACR's C-Light page for the full specifications.

Available for around US$10.00 from West Marine and other marine outlets.

Photo courtesy of ACR Electronics
Bill Mattson
mattson@earthlink.net