And consider getting some night-vision gear.
A bag of glow-sticks is also helpful if you find yourself out after dark have each crewmember crack one and put it in a pocket or on a lanyard, so if someone falls overboard they can be easily spotted. Every boat should have an emergency flashlight aboard. Gear up, even if you don’t really plan to be out after dark. Photo courtesy of the United States Coast Guard. The trawler seen here ran aground on the beach in Atlantic City, long after the sun went down. Boating at night has some obvious hazards.
