The following persons need not comply with § 175.110; however, each must carry on board visual distress signals suitable for night use, selected from the list in § 175.130 or § 175.135, in the number required, between sunset and sunrise:

1. (a) A person competing in any organized marine parade, regatta, race, or similar event;
2. (b) A person using a manually propelled boat; or
3. (c) A person using a sailboat of completely open construction, not equipped with propulsion machinery, under 26′ in length.