I also keep my expired flares. They aren't counted as part of the required equipment but they still work. Keep the legally required equipment onboard but then also get any other equipment, electric or otherwise, that you think would aid in your rescue. Remember that the regs are minimums to ensure everyone has as least that equipment aboard.
There is another good use of electronics flares, assuming they float, which is in the man overboard (MOB) situation. Once you have thrown out the first MOB-like helper, like a dan-buoy or similar, continue to dump floating items. This creates a trail back to the person in the water without relying on other high-tech stuff, although these are very useful if you later fail to find the MOB victim in the first few attempts. Using these electronics (floating) flares will massively increase the chances of a happy ending, particularly at night.
I also keep my expired flares. They aren't counted as part of the required equipment but they still work. Keep the legally required equipment onboard but then also get any other equipment, electric or otherwise, that you think would aid in your rescue. Remember that the regs are minimums to ensure everyone has as least that equipment aboard.
"Blow me down!" Love it~!
Tom, you're a lovely person! Definitely!
There is another good use of electronics flares, assuming they float, which is in the man overboard (MOB) situation. Once you have thrown out the first MOB-like helper, like a dan-buoy or similar, continue to dump floating items. This creates a trail back to the person in the water without relying on other high-tech stuff, although these are very useful if you later fail to find the MOB victim in the first few attempts. Using these electronics (floating) flares will massively increase the chances of a happy ending, particularly at night.
Very informative and well presented. Excellent explanation of options and operation of equipment. Shows why you should never compromise on safety.
Great job. Expensive kit, but vital!
Very important safety, thanks .
Great video very informative
God stuff, whe I checked to see if the gas was tight in my life jacket at the start of the season a couple of years ago it wasn't even there.....
Living in South East Asia I do not have much faith in the local search and rescue sevices picking me out of the sea in any hurry, lol.
Safest way to save your boat is a panicking crew(person)(ain't I woke shipmate!!) With a bucket and a bottle of Pussers Rum!!