BOATsmart! Base de connaissances du Canada
Module 02 - Boating Rules, Regulations and Equipment
Types of Approved Flares
There are four types of flares approved to signal your need for help:
TYPE A: PARACHUTE FLARE
- Easily seen from water, land and air
- Must emit a red light
TYPE B: MULTI-STAR FLARE
- Easily seen from water, land and air
- Must emit a red light
TYPE C: HAND-HELD FLARE
- Not as easily seen from afar but is effective for pinpointing your position
- Must emit a red light
TYPE D: SMOKE FLARE
- Highly visible during daylight hours
- Must give off orange smoke
