[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 33, Volume 2] [Revised as of July 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 33CFR175.115] [Page 815] TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) PART 175--EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents Subpart C--Visual Distress Signals Sec. 175.115 Exceptions. The following persons need not comply with Sec. 175.110; however, each must carry on board visual distress signals suitable for night use, selected from the list in Sec. 175.130 or Sec. 175.135, in the number required, between sunset and sunrise: (a) A person competing in any organized marine parade, regatta, race, or similar event; (b) A person using a manually propelled boat; or (c) A person using a sailboat of completely open construction, not equipped with propulsion machinery, under 26[min] in length.