VIDEO: Figuring Out Marine Flares

Most of us know we need flares (visual distress signals or VDS) on board for both safety and to satisfy the requirements of the law, but the whole flare thing can be a bit confusing. The American Sailing Association provides this explanation on what’s needed and how these things perform. Learn more at asa.com/figuring-out-marine-flares/. Video published on Oct 25, 2016.