Towing light
Running lights that should be used by boats when towing to indicate that a tow is in progress.
Towing lights may be used either with or without stern lights, depending on whether you are using the International or Inland Rules.
INTERNATIONAL
INLAND ...
(d) "Towing light" means a yellow light having the same characteristics as the "sternlight" defined in paragraph (c) of this Rule.
(e) "All-round light" means a light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees.
(a) A masthead light, 2 miles;
(b) A sidelight, 1 mile;
(c) A sternlight, 2 miles;
(d) A towing light, 2 miles;
(e) A white, red, green or yellow all-round light, 2 miles; and
(f) A special flashing light, 2 miles.
The knots used in a hitch must be able to withstand considerable and variable strain. The bowline knot is the most commonly used. round turn knot and two half hitches can be used for towing light loads.
The top light is red and the bottom light is white.
11) A vessel diving: Three vertical lights. The top and bottom lights are red and the middle light is white.
12) Towing have a variety of light patterns. However, all have yellow towing lights.
 See also: Navigation, Boat, High, Light, Line
  
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