crn Distress Signals By day, smoke is probably the best signal; a few smoke-pro- ducing flares in a watertight bag may be a good investment. An oily rag can be burned at the end of the boat-hook, and “boat matches” which will light in a wind are well worth having aboard in their watertight box. Flashes from a mirror held in the hand can be seen from a great dis- tance. On travelled waterways or along inhabited shore lines such signals are almost certain to be “42observed. Also for day use is a ship-to-air visual signal consisting of a painted piece of cloth, Code Flags or Ball Square. Black sym- bols on fluorescent international orange background provide great- est visibility and the minimum useful dimensions are roughly 4 feet by 6 feet. Orange, yellow, or white decks are more easily seen from air than blue, green, or grey. By day, at short range, frantic arm waving may be answered by a cheery return and a holding of course and speed. However, the deliberate and slow raising and lowering of both arms to horizon- tal and back can hardly be mis- taken for “hello”. This drill now has official and international recognition as a signal that assis- tance is needed. By night’ unusual lights will attract attention. A flashlight may be used to produce...-—-...; a pack- age of red flares should be on board and for a few dollars a Very pistol can be bought which shoots flares up for quite a distance. A device about the size of a fountain pen, which fires one-ounce mag- nesium flares 250 feet up, is avail- able at a reasonably modest price. While all boats must carry the equipment required by law, it is only good sense to equip a small boat with a few devices, even if not required, that will add to peace of mind. Having purchased them, try one, where it won't set off a fatse alarm, to make sure you know it works and see if the “five minute” flare really burns for five minutes. The axiom “investigate the unusu- af” work’s two ways. You hope your troubles will be looked into; but you must also be prepared to watch for and check up on any unusual sights or sounds which occur as you travel the water. “~ Yamaha Outboards 2 Hp to 250 and 4 strokes to 50 Hp. We will not he undersold MARINE RADIO 156.8 MHz - Ch. 16; 2182 kHz; CB: Ch, 9 (see note) In case of grave and iniminent danger, on one of these channels repeat “MAY- DAY" three times, then give name of vessel and position, and nature of dis- tress and assistance requested. When no grave and imminent danger exists but assistance of sume nature is required, use the urgency signal, On one of these channels repeat “PAN PAN” three times, then give name of urgency and assistance required. Note: The Canadian Coast Guard does not monitor Channel 9 CB. CODE FLAGS N Over Cc DISTRESS CLOTH BALL over or under SQUARE SOUND SIGNALS Continuous. 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