66Lights for sailing boats and boats being rowed

66  Lights for sailing boats and boats being rowed

Sailing boats less than 7 metres in length and boats being rowed

 (1) Subsection (2) applies to the master of:

 (a) a sailing boat that is less than 7 metres in length that is under way on a lake at night or when visibility on the lake is restricted because of a weather event; or

 (b) a boat (other than a rowing boat, dragon boat, kayak or canoe) that is being rowed on a lake at night or when visibility on the lake is restricted because of a weather event.

 (2) The master of the boat commits an offence if the boat does not:

 (a) if practicable—show sidelights and a sternlight, either placed separately on each side of the boat and near the stern or in a combined unit carried at or near the top of the boat’s mast; or

 (b) if it is not practicable to show the lights mentioned in paragraph (a):

 (i) have on board an electric torch or lighted lantern that shows a white light and is ready for immediate use; and

 (ii) show the illuminated torch or lantern in sufficient time to prevent a collision.

Sailing boats 7 to 20 metres in length

 (3) The master of a sailing boat commits an offence of strict liability if:

 (a) the boat is at least 7 metres in length but less than 20 metres in length; and

 (b) the boat is under way on a lake at night or when visibility on the lake restricted because of a weather event; and

 (c) the boat does not show sidelights and a sternlight, either placed separately on each side of the boat and near the stern or in a combined unit carried at or near the top of the boat’s mast.

Sailing boats at least 20 metres in length

 (4) The master of a sailing boat commits an offence of strict liability if:

 (a) the boat is at least 20 metres in length; and

 (b) the boat is under way on a lake at night or when visibility on the lake is restricted because of a weather event; and

 (c) the boat does not show sidelights and a sternlight placed separately on each side of the boat and near the stern.

All‑round lights must not be displayed on mast with combined unit

 (5) The master of a sailing boat commits an offence of strict liability if:

 (a) the boat is under way on a lake at night or when visibility on the lake is restricted because of a weather event; and

 (b) the boat has a combined unit, carried at or near the top of the boat’s mast, to show sidelights and a sternlight; and

 (c) the boat displays:

 (i) a red all‑round light at or near the top of the mast; and