Flare

FLARE: 1) The outward curve of a vessel's sides near the bow. 2) A distress signal.
FLOOD: An incoming current.
FLUKE: The palm of an anchor.
FLYING BRIDGE: An added set of controls above the level of the normal control station for better visibility.

flare
A pyrotechnic device used to indicate distress. Also, the outward curvature of the sides on the bow of a boat.
flat-bottom boat
Type of boat or hull shape with very little or no deadrise.

flare
A device which burns to produce a bright light, sometimes colored, and usually used to indicate an emergency. Outward curve of boat's sides.
flashing ...

Flare
A pyrotechnic device used to signal a distress. The outward curve of a vessel's sides near the bow.
Flood Tide ...

Flare The outward spread of a vessel's topsides; also a distress signal.
Fix A position obtained by taking accurate bearings or by astronomical observations.

flare - The outward curve of a vessel's sides near the bow. A pyrotechnic signal used to indicate distress.
flashing - A light that is "on" less than it is "off" in a regular sequence of single flashes.

Flare:
(1) The outward curve of a vessel's sides near the bow.
(2) A distress signal.
Flashing Light:
Used to describe a light that blinks on and off, where the period of light is shorter than the period of darkness separating the flashes.

Red Flare
Day and Night Signal
Non-Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals
Electric Light
Night Signal ...

Flare -- To project outwards; contrary to tumbling home.
Flat aft -- When sheets are trimmed as close as possible for effective windward work.
Floors -- The bottom timbers of a vessel.

A flare or other visual signal indicating an emergency.
ditch bag
See abandon ship.

Parachute Flare
An emergency signal flare that will float down on a parachute after launch, hopefully improving its visibility.
Parallax Error ...

Red rockets or flares
Slow and repeated raising of your out stretched arms
SOS made by any means ...

ANTI-TRIP CHINE A flared out aft section of the side/bottom of the boat. The purpose is to prevent the hard chine of the boat catching a wake or small wave on a sharp turn.

FLAM A term used to express the same meaning as flare, but more properly used to denote the maximum curl or roll given to the flare at the upper part, just below the weather deck.

FLARE - The outward curve of a vessel's side near the bow.
FLUKE - Flattened end of an anchor arm which bites into the ground.
FORE - Prefix denoting at, near, or towards the bow.
FOUL - Not clear, jammed.

On discovering a vessel standing into danger the patrolman burns a Coston signal, which emits a brilliant red flare, to warn the vessel of her danger.

Tumblehome: Inward slope of hull sides above the waterline - the opposite of flare. Tumblehome was a usual feature in sailing ships and many ships built before 1940.

Location of flares and fire extinguishers
Windlass: electric and manual procedures in case of power failure
Location of anchor windlass reset button (if electrical system gets into an overload)
Location of spare anchor ...

Flare - 1. A curvature of the topsides outward towards the gunwale. 2. A pyrotechnic signalling device, usually used to indicate distress.
Flatback - A Great Lakes slang term for a vessel without any self unloading equipment.

09, indicating a beamy boat, but the BWL has been pulled in and the topsides flared. The sections forward even show a hint of hollow in the area approaching the bow. Again, aft we see flared sections that appear to go hollow up near the sheer.

Flare - The outward curve of a vessels sides near the bow. Or A distress signal.
Flood - A incoming current.
Fluke - The palm of an anchor.
Focsle An abbreviation of forecastle. Refers to that portion of the cabin which is farthest forward.

A rocket parachute flare or hand flare showing a red light;
A smoke signal giving off orange coloured smoke;
Slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering arms outstretched to each side; ...

This includes a full pack of emergency flares, including red rockets and flares, orange smoke and white flares, two life-buoys -- one, preferably, with a flashing light.

Flare: An emergency signal.
Flood: A current moving towards land
Fluke: The barbs or hooks of anchors
Foils: Underwater parts of a boat
Following Sea: An overtaking sea coming from astern
Foot: The bottom end of a sail ...

Distress signals - hand held flares, smoke, aerial
flares, etc. Check expiration dates.
Check life jackets and throwable rings, cushions, etc.
Check fire extinguishers and recharge/replace if needed.

Signals
See the USCG Navigational Rules
1) SOS in Morse Code . . . _ _ _ . . .
2) Mayday call
3) Gun or explosive signal fired at intervals of about one minute.
4) Continuous sounding of any fog signaling device.
5) Red flares; ...

Distress Signaling - EPIRB's, Flare Kits, PLB's
Medicine Cabinet - kits, wraps & cures
Vessel Storm Survival - sea anchors, drouges & rode ...

Any signal that is used to indicate that a vessel is in distress. Flares, smoke, audible alarms, electronic beacons and others are all types of distress signals.
ditty bag
A small bag.

Review of the proper use of safety equipment (life preservers, throwable device, flares, fire extinguisher); anchoring and docking, dealing storms and heavy wind conditions, grounding, and getting free; Rules of the Road/Sea; ...

Distress signals
Any signal that is used to indicate that a vessel is in distress. Flares, smoke, audible alarms and electronic beacons are types of distress signals.

Flare: The upward bulge or angle of a ships sides.
Flotsam: Debris floating on the water surface.
Following Sea: An overtaking sea (wind and waves) that comes from astern.
Fore: Toward the front of the boat.

(h) excuses compliance with conventional lighting requirements but says every effort must be made to indicate to other vessels in the area that a vessel (or object) is being towed. Searchlights, the towed vessel's deck lighting, illumination flares, ...

flare 1. A device used for signaling, particularly to indicate distress, with bright glowing, colored light fired into the sky, placed on deck, or held by a crew member; 2.

Liferaft, MOB module, flares, fire blanket, propane and CO detectors, and fire extinguishers. Essential safety equipment.
Manual and sea water pump in galley.