12 gauge flares generally aren't very effective. 25mm are much better but much more expensive. Skyblazer XLTs are better yet, and don't require a gun. a pack of 3 will easily stow in a PFD pocket. SOLAS grade parachute flares are the big daddys. They burn for +/- 45 seconds and attain an altitude of 1,000 feet. Cost about $40 apiece and are cumbersome to stow. They will definitely get you noticed. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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