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The incident @GeorgeC1 is referring to was a collision with terrain, not with another vessel. This is a terrible and preventable problem that causes fatalities in anchorages every year! An all-around white light is required for dinghies at night and just one person with a flashlight that shines all around (and behind) can prevent a collision with an immovable object such as a mooring ball, anchor chain or boat; and prevent a collision by a fast-moving object as well. I hope that the bvi news report on the actual circumstances soon.