BTW - Our charts are designed to be readable under whit AND red lights. I understand that science has found that green light ie better than red for not interfering with night vision. Anyone else read that??
Neil Andersen, W3NEA 1982 C&C 32, FoxFire Rock Hall, MD 21661 484-354-8800 ________________________________ From: David Knecht via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2023 12:01:41 PM To: CnC CnC discussion list <CnC-List@cnc-list.com> Cc: David Knecht <davidakne...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Racing at night I just read an interesting article in Practical Sailor on red vs. white lights and night vision. It reminded me to ask a question of those more experienced about night racing. I have only done this a few times and found upwind steering at night to be a real challenge. I normally steer by the genoa telltales. In light, shifting winds which we inevitably encounter at the darkest hours, it is especially important to steer well to keep the boat moving, but it is hard. We used a hand held spotlight to periodically check the telltales, but that destroys night vision. Are there better solutions? Thanks- Dave S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT [cid:4073BE72-4704-4EA7-8EBA-B73B833F502B]
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