Boating Safety
If you are required to carry distress signals, you must have three USCG approved pyrotechnic devices. Be sure they are in serviceable condition, not exceeding the expiration date and stored in a cool, dry location in a waterproof container. Have enough signals on board to last three days.
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Pyrotechnic signaling devices can cause fire and / or explosion, death, serious injury and property damage if improperly handled. Follow the manufacturer’s directions.
VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS
| RED DISTRESS FLARE | |
| (HAND) | |
ORANGE |
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FLAG |
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USE DAY ONLY | USE DAY AND NIGHT | |
| USE | |
| DAY | |
| ONLY | |
| ORANGE SMOKE | |
| SIGNAL (HAND) | |
ARMS SIGNALS |
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(USE BRIGHT CLOTH) | RED METEOR FLARE | |
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USE DAY ONLY | USE DAY AND NIGHT | |
ELECTRIC | DYE MARKER | |
DISTRESS | ||
USE DAY ONLY | ||
LIGHT | ||
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S |
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O |
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S |
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USE NIGHT ONLY |
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