Do not incinerate old flares or put them in the rubbish. If they ignite, they can cause fires, injury or burns. Coastguard Boating Education holds flare demonstration and training exercises from time to time around the country. They use flares that are close to their expiry date. These demonstrations act as a training session for new recruits to Coastguard and for boat owners, highlighting the importance of carrying flares and knowing how to use them.
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On this page: Using distress flares Types of flares. Disposal Flare demonstrations. Know how to use your flares Flares are pyrotechnic devices that create an intense bright red flame or an orange plume of smoke; these are highly visible from the air and on sea, making it easier for rescuers to spot.
Making your signal as effective as possible 1. Contact your local battery store to check whether they disconnect and dispose of beacons. A small fee may apply. Skip links and keyboard navigation Skip to content Skip to site navigation Skip to section navigation Skip to footer Use tab and cursor keys to move around the page more information.
You are here: Home General safety obligation Distress signals, flares and emergency beacons. Distress signals, flares and emergency beacons. Flares should be stored in a dry place where they will be easily accessible in an emergency.
Effective ranges of these flares in conditions of good visibility are: Flare type At night During the day Red hand flare 5 to 10 nautical miles Are red in colour and can be used during the day. Orange smoke flare Not suitable Very limited visibility up to 1.
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Orange smoke flare. Red handheld flare. Red parachute flare. Be flare ready Read and understand the firing instruction s for your flares before you need to use them. Firing mechanisms vary so make sure that you read the instructions printed on the sides.
It's not the right time to learn how to use a flare when you're in trouble on the water. Always store flares in a waterproof container or in a dry designated area below deck. Make sure that your passengers and crew know where they are and how to use them. Before each boating season begins, check the expiry date of the flares and replace them as necessary. Old flares become unstable and can be unreliable.
Dispose of expired flares in a safe manner see below. Firing flares You're in an emergency and you need to attract attention. Hold hand-held flares over the downwind side of the boat with your arm fully outstretched. Flares burn with extreme heat and can very easily damage your boat, your life raft or people. Point them away from yourself, anyone else and the superstructure of the boat.
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