{"id":827,"date":"2015-03-23T11:38:56","date_gmt":"2015-03-23T15:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/?post_type=article&#038;p=224"},"modified":"2020-04-02T16:26:38","modified_gmt":"2020-04-02T16:26:38","slug":"distress-equipment-requirements-for-boats","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/knowledge-base\/article\/distress-equipment-requirements-for-boats\/","title":{"rendered":"Distress Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Certain distress equipment is required to be carried onboard pleasure craft at all times. This is so that you have it in the event of an emergency situation like a collision, a medical emergency or a mechanical breakdown. Situations like these, where you may require the use of a flare, are often unexpected, but if they happen to you, you\u2019ll be happy to have the distress equipment when you need it most.<\/p>\n<h2><a title=\"BOATsmart! LED Marine Flashlight\" href=\"http:\/\/www.boatsmartmarine.com\/collections\/retail\/products\/led-marine-flashlight\">Watertight Flashlights<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/hn6u0bk9au?dnt=1&#038;popover=true\" class=\"wistia-popover[height=393,playerColor=7b796a,width=699]\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-original=\"https:\/\/embed-ssl.wistia.com\/deliveries\/b1d7f9779aed0feb5057775a01494cc0b962e098.jpg?image_play_button=true&#038;image_play_button_color=7b796ae0&#038;image_crop_resized=600x338\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><script charset=\"ISO-8859-1\" src=\"\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/popover-v1.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Most craft are required to carry one <a title=\"BOATsmart! LED Marine Flashlight\" href=\"http:\/\/www.boatsmartmarine.com\/collections\/retail\/products\/led-marine-flashlight\">watertight flashlight<\/a> onboard at all times. In an emergency, a flashlight can be used for illumination or to send a distress signal. To be approved, the batteries must be in good condition. A watertight flashlight qualifies as navigation lights on non-powered vessels less than 7 m in length.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Safe Boating Tip<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can signal your need for help by flashing S.O.S.: three short flashes, then three long flashes, followed by three short flashes.<\/p>\n<h2>Flares<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"M-7 Flares-P1 Video\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/z54i9hedab?dnt=1\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wistia_embed\" name=\"wistia_embed\" allowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><\/iframe><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Flares and pyrotechnic devices are used to signal distress and need of assistance. They should always be stored in a watertight container and located in a cool, dry, accessible area. You may be required to carry certain types of&nbsp;flares onboard your boat depending on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The size and type of boat<\/li>\n<li>The body of water on which you are operating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You <em>are<\/em> required to carry flares if operating on any ocean or if operating on a waterway where you may be further than 1 nautical mile from shore<\/li>\n<li>You are <em>not<\/em> required to carry flares if you are operating on a river, canal or lake on which at no time your boat can be more than 1 nautical mile from shore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Using Flares<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/scene1-01.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-225\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/scene1-01-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Boaters in Distress\" width=\"631\" height=\"355\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>All flares and pyrotechnic distress signals must be approved for use by Transport Canada and are valid for only&nbsp;four years&nbsp;from their date of manufacture. Flares or other pyrotechnic devices should always be used with caution and kept out of the reach of children. Always follow the&nbsp;manufacturer\u2019s instructions&nbsp;located on the packaging or casing&nbsp;before&nbsp;using a flare.<\/p>\n<p>It is illegal to test or discharge a&nbsp;flare&nbsp;if it is not being used for an emergency situation and you should only dispose of&nbsp;flares&nbsp;in an approved manner. Contact your manufacturer, local law enforcement agency, fire department or the Canadian Coast Guard for proper disposal procedures.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Approved Flares<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"M-2 Types of Approved Flares Video\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/n9xktzzirj?dnt=1\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wistia_embed\" name=\"wistia_embed\" allowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><\/iframe><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>There are four types of flares approved to signal your need for help:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1) Type A: Parachute Flare<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Easily seen from water, land and air<\/li>\n<li>Must emit a red light<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2) Type B: Multi-Star Flare<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Easily seen from water, land and air<\/li>\n<li>Must emit a red light<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3) Type C: Hand-Held Flare<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not as easily seen from afar but effective for pinpointing your position<\/li>\n<li>Must emit a red light<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4) Type D: Smoke Flare<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Highly visible during daylight hours<\/li>\n<li>Must give off orange smoke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<script charset=\"ISO-8859-1\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/static\/concat\/iframe-api-v1.js\"><\/script>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","article-category":[8],"article-tag":[91,104,175,212,33],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v14.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Distress Equipment Requirements for Boating in Canada<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about the importance of carrying the right distress equipment and how to use it, including information about flares, flashlights and distress signals.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow\" \/>\n<meta name=\"googlebot\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta name=\"bingbot\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/knowledge-base\/article\/distress-equipment-requirements-for-boats\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Distress Equipment Requirements for Boating in Canada\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn about the importance of carrying the right distress equipment and how to use it, including information about flares, flashlights and distress signals.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/knowledge-base\/article\/distress-equipment-requirements-for-boats\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BOATsmart! 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