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What is an E-Flare and Should I Get One?

Posted By Kim Perry, Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Updated: Wednesday, October 5, 2022

WHAT IS AN E-FLARE AND SHOULD I GET ONE?

 

An E-Flare is a non-pyrotechnic electronic visual distress signal with a very bright light that operates off of batteries. Multiple manufacturers produce Coast Guard certified E-Flares including ACR and Sirius Signal.  An E-Flare serves as your nighttime distress signal. Each E-Flare will come with an orange distress flag that will be used as your day signal.  E-Flares are easy to operate and only require that you check the batteries on a regular basis.  When used, the E-Flare will flash the S-O-S signal for at least 2 hours, much longer than a traditional flare.  Even if you still choose to carry traditional flares, adding an E-Flare to your boat's safety kit is a smart idea.

For more flare education go to www.boatingsafety.com/FlareEducation

Tags:  boating at night  boating laws  boating safety  e-flare  e-flares  Electronic Flare  electronicvisualdistresssignals  flare education  flares  night boating  Sea Tow Foundation  VDS  visualdistresssignals 

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