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Safety equipmentQuestion 97 of 566

How many flares must a 10 m sailboat carry if it uses flares and not an electronic signal?

  1. 3 flares, with only 1 smoke signal
  2. 6 flares, with only 2 smoke signals
  3. 12 flares, with only 6 smoke signals
  4. 12 flares, all of them smoke signals
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Correct answer: 12 flares, with only 6 smoke signals

Boats from 9 m to 12 m need a flashlight and 12 flares. No more than 6 can be smoke signals.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Table 4: Minimum safety equipment requirements by boat type and length, page 16

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026