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Safety equipmentQuestion 128 of 566

A boat has no sleeping quarters. When can it skip flares because of a competition?

  1. When it races with friends on a weekend
  2. When it is used for fishing
  3. When it is used for an official competition or in final preparation for one
  4. When it is used only in daylight
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Correct answer: When it is used for an official competition or in final preparation for one

The flare exemption covers official competitions and final preparation for them.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Notes about minimum safety equipment requirements, page 17

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026