A week ago Saturday, was checked by the police for safety equipment on the water. 11.00 am.
Life Jackets...check
Throw rope.......check
Paddle.....check
Working flashlight....?....(I bring one if I know I will be out towards dusk) but wait, there's one in the orange safety kit tucked away in storage.
So I pull out the dollar store flashlight that is supplied with the kit and look at the police. They are smiling with anticipation....I think I put new batteries last season. My thumb on the button thinking to myself .."this is going to be expensive if this baby doesn't light up"
Well it lights up just barely enough to get me off the hook.
So take a minute and check your flashlights are working and be safe on the water.