Tektite SOSeFlare 5.0 Electronic Flare

New regulations* in Western Australia require paddlers to carry a flare when 400 metres off shore, (and a PLB). That’s actually not that far. Penguin island is further from the shore than this. paddling from one point across a bay to another typically is further from the beach. This electronic torch fulfils the requirements for the flare. What’s more it doesn’t need replacing every few years (new batteries every 10 years  that you can fit yourself), and is safer to use and store than chemical flares. Features Made in USA Includes White and IR LED, and thermal signature, for extra visibility for search aircraft with night vision equipment No bulky fragile foam floats, automatically rights itself and floats upright in the water. Maintains a minimum peak equivalent fixed intensity of 75 cd for 6 hours, and runs 30 hours or more, hundreds of times longer than flares 360° visibility for miles Waterproof IP68 500ft/152m submersion, double O-ring sealed ResQ Orange fluorescent housing for excellent visibility Reliable, simple, self-cleaning twist-on switch Legal replacement for night signal use in Tasmania & Western Australia Includes Installed US made user replaceable CR123 Lithium Batteries (10-year shelf life) No expiration date, a one-time purchase Family safe and easy to use (no burning flame) Introducing the TEKTITE ® SOSeFLARE ™ 5th gen SOS Electronic Visual Distress Signal, Distress Light. Latest version: 5th generation of USCG compliant electronic LED SOS light, utilizing the latest, brightest LED. Over 100,000 USCG flare replacement lights manufactured & sold. No more flares! TM (WA & TAS Approved) Save money, eliminate buying flares. No expiration date, a one-time purchase. Get compliant with Tektite SOSeFLARE. Works right out of the box (batteries included). Family safe and easy to use (no burning flame). Small and light enough to be used for any outdoor emergency rescue: Backpacking, Hunting, Backcountry Skiing, Kayaking, private Aviation, Fishing, PFD, Snorkeling, Man Overboard and Scuba Diving. Its a very handy compact and rugged electronics flare design, meaning its a perfect safety product for a grab bag, life raft or hiker’s backpack. * The new department of transport paddling rules are available here Complies with U.S. Coast Guard Requirements in 46 CFR 161.013 Certified to replace flares, and SOLAS/COLREGS Annex IV (1:d) compliant as a distress signal. FLASHES S-O-S IN MORSE CODE (… — …) *SOLAS stands for Safety Of Life At Sea international rules.