I found this in the boat. No flares. Is this a requirement as I will sail on Lake Perris?
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Like Greg,If you sail at night, an ”electronic flare” is a good investment. This “kit” on Amazon has both the electronic flare and the day marker flag. Price seems reasonable. Just change the batteries in the flare every spring and you should be good.
I use an electronic flare. I got tired of buying$100 worth of flares every 3 years. And I think that the hand-held ones are a fire or burn risk on a boat. I have this one..looks like the big difference is the flotation ring on the Sirius unit.
Hopefully, you never need these devices, but if you get inspected, better to have in-date flares or the electronic flare and the day flag.
Greg