mrsswordfisherman Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 This video was taken with permission of RMS Educator Ray Lonsdale during a boating safety presentation to the Campbelltown Catholic Club fishing group. It is an excellent presentation by Ray who showed us just what actually happens when you activate flares. Thank you RMS for providing the teams that give us presentations on boating safety. The addition of the flare demonstration was very well received by the group and a new feature that should be done for boaters/anglers wherever possible. Donna aka mrsswordfisherman (Community Manager) 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) Donna. Thanks for putting that up on the site. I am approaching 73 years of age and have been a boat owner since I was 16 and I never realised the flares got so hot that they could burn a hole in a boat. It's a really good presentation and one that each and every member should watch and learn. I will be handing in all my old out of date flares during collection. And this thread deserves a post of the month award IF there was such a thing. Frank Edited October 31, 2019 by frankS 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 @frankS thanks Frank I was very impressed also. I did not realise how dangerous they could be if not handled safely either. This should be watched by all. Here is the link for where to hand in your the expired flares. https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/maritime/safety-rules/safety-equipment/flare-disposal.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berleyguts Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Hmmm... so now have to include some gloves in my flares kit??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted November 1, 2019 Author Share Posted November 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Berleyguts said: Hmmm... so now have to include some gloves in my flares kit??? What a great idea!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welster Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Berleyguts said: Hmmm... so now have to include some gloves in my flares kit??? I was thinking the same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffb5.8 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) Something everyone should see in person or complete before going to open water. Edited November 1, 2019 by jeffb5.8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back cruncher Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Hi all...I’m glad I watched that video.thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmck Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 On 11/1/2019 at 10:46 AM, Welster said: I was thinking the same. I have... after getting severe burns to my right index finger whilst GIVING a flare demo a couple of weeks ago. The instructions on the flares are not really that clear. A good demo video is invaluable to explain what to do IN DETAIL !! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmck Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I've just had another look at this video. THe presenter DOES NOT stress enough the need to extend the 'handle' of the RED flare until it LOCKS in to position. He does say he has seen the flare slide back in to the handle... which is what happened to me.. and I got burned through leather welding gloves. When the handle is extended there is a 'click' heard when the handle locks. If you can slide the flare back in to the handle you have not locked it... and you risk getting burned! Have a look at your own flares and check out how to prepare them.. If you need to use flares you are already in a stressful situation and its no time to try to read and understand the instructions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 Thanks @dmck The presenter does a great job showing us how to use flares. In an emergency let’s hope raiders will think back to what they learned in the video. Hope your hand heals up quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmck Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 All better after 4 weeks..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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