ACR ResQFlare Pro Distress Flare & Flag

The ACR ResQFlare Pro Distress Flare & Flag combines dual-signal technology into one compact, lightweight safety device that no serious boater should be without. After years on the water, you learn quickly that distress situations demand immediate visibility—and this flare delivers both audible and visual signals that cut through fog, rain, and heavy seas. Whether you're cruising coastal waters, running offshore, or anchored in remote areas, the ResQFlare Pro ensures rescue teams can locate you fast when seconds count.

This device pairs a high-intensity distress flare with an integrated signal flag—two independent signaling methods that work together to maximize your presence on the water and in the air. The flare produces a bright, unmistakable distress signal visible for miles during daylight or night operations, while the attached flag provides a secondary visual indicator that helps search-and-rescue teams pinpoint your exact location. At just 0.68 lbs, the ResQFlare Pro is compact enough to stow in a grab bag or life jacket pocket, yet durable enough to withstand the harsh marine environment. ACR Electronics engineered this unit with the reliability that commercial mariners demand—no moving parts to fail, no complex activation sequence, just grab and deploy.

Every vessel—from day cruisers to offshore fishermen—benefits from carrying multiple signaling devices, and the ResQFlare Pro serves as an essential backup to traditional flares and EPIRBs. It's ideal for supplementing your primary distress kit, especially on boats where weight and space are at a premium. Check your local maritime regulations, as some jurisdictions require or recommend specific distress signals aboard, and this unit satisfies those requirements while offering redundancy that can mean the difference between rescue and tragedy.