Sirius Signal

10/13/2026

🚨 DID YOU KNOW?
You can go flare-free on many recreational boats! 🛥️
USCG-approved electronic distress lights can replace traditional pyrotechnic flares for nighttime signaling—and unlike traditional flares, they:
🔥 Have no flame or fire risk
📅 Never expire
🔄 Can be used repeatedly
Just remember: electronic distress lights cover nighttime requirements. You’ll still need an approved daytime signal, such as an orange distress flag.
👉 Ready to ditch traditional flares? Click to learn more about USCG-approved electronic options:
https://siriussignal.com/uscg-approved-electronic-flares/

10/09/2026

🚩 DID YOU KNOW?

That orange distress flag on your boat isn’t just another piece of safety gear—it’s an approved daytime visual distress signal.

☀️ Orange distress flag = DAY
🌙 Approved electronic distress light = NIGHT

Together, they can replace a full set of traditional pyrotechnic flares for boats required to carry visual distress signals.

No expiration date. No flame. Reusable.

👉 Want to know when and how to use a distress flag? Click to learn more:
https://siriussignal.com/boat-distress-flag/

10/06/2026

🚨 California Boaters: Dispose of Expired Flares for FREE!

Free marine flare collection events are happening across California this October. Safely dispose of expired pyrotechnic flares and learn about reusable electronic alternatives.

📍 Southern California — Oct. 24
Orange County • 7 AM–1 PM
Port of San Diego • 8 AM–12 PM
Ventura County • 11 AM–3 PM

📍 Northern California — Oct. 25
Alameda County* • 9 AM–1 PM
Marin County • 8 AM–12 PM
San Mateo County* • 10 AM–2 PM
Santa Cruz County • 11 AM–3 PM

📍 West Contra Costa — Oct. 14–24
Wednesday–Saturday • 9 AM–4 PM

*Appointments and/or residency requirements apply at select locations.

♻️ Have expired flares? Take advantage of these FREE local collection opportunities!

LEARN MORE AT THESE LINKS:
www.calpsc.org/marineflareswitchcampaign
https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/marineflares

10/03/2026

🌊 JOIN US TODAY! ⛵️
Come out to the Blue Waters: Santa Monica Bay Boating Festival today at Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey!

Stop by, connect with local boating and environmental organizations, and learn about cleaner, safer boating solutions that help protect our waterways. 🛥️✨

📅 Today, October 3
⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
📍 Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey
🎟️ Free community event!

We hope to see you there! 🌊

09/30/2026

🛥️ Getting Your Boat Ready for Storage?

California marine flare collection events are happening October 14–25—a good opportunity to safely dispose of expired pyrotechnic flares.

Want to avoid doing this again?

Switch to a Sirius Signal SOS electronic distress light. Unlike traditional pyrotechnic flares, there are no flares to expire, replace, or dispose of.

💡 No expired flares. No hazardous disposal. A reusable SOS signal ready when you need it.

Make the switch before next boating season!
SHOP NOW: https://store.siriussignal.com/

For more information about expired marine flares visit, dbw.parks.ca.gov/marineflares

09/22/2026

🚨 Got expired marine flares sitting around? Now what?

They shouldn’t go in the trash—and getting rid of them isn’t always as simple as you might think.

Our latest blog covers what boaters need to know about expired flare disposal, why old flares can still pose a risk, and how switching to electronic distress signals can change what you have to deal with down the road.

⚓ Before you toss, burn, or fire off those old flares, read this first.

👉 Click to read: https://siriussignal.com/how-to-dispose-of-expired-marine-flares/

09/19/2026

🚨 Electronic Flares vs. Pyrotechnic Flares — Is It Time to Make the Switch?

Traditional pyrotechnic boat flares have been around for decades—but they expire, burn extremely hot, require careful storage, and can be difficult to legally dispose of.

So, what’s the alternative? ⚓

Our newest blog takes a closer look at electronic boat flares vs. traditional pyrotechnic marine flares, including insights from Sirius Signal’s Steve Caldero during a recent episode of The Next Boat Journey on Dockside Live Radio.

Learn how Coast Guard-approved electronic distress signals can help boaters stay prepared without relying on a burning flare in an emergency.

👉 Read the full blog and see how the two options compare:
https://siriussignal.com/electronic-boat-flares-vs-pyrotechnic-marine-flares/

09/18/2026

🎙️ Have you been listening to Dockside lately?

Their newest episode is one you’ll want to check out! Episode 43 dives into eVDSDs, boating safety, and California’s challenge with proper pyrotechnic marine flare disposal. 🚤⚓

As the marine industry continues moving toward safer, modern distress signaling, conversations like these are important for every boater.

🎧 Give the newest episode a listen today:
https://dockside.podbean.com/e/ep-43-lighting-the-way-forward-%e2%80%94-evdsds-safety-and-california-s-pyro-technique-marine-flare-disposal-challenge/

This episode explores the US Coast Guard’s internal transition from traditional pyrotechnic flares to electronic Visual Distress Signaling Devices (eVDSDs) and highlights California’s decade of leadership on expired marine flare disposal. Experts from state agencies, counties, and the Coast Guar...

09/12/2026

🌊 Join us in 3 WEEKS at the Blue Waters: Santa Monica Bay Boating Festival on Saturday, October 3rd, from 10 am–1 pm at Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey! ⛵️

This free community event celebrates clean waters and ocean stewardship. Explore free clean boating resources, hear from experts about innovative and eco-friendly boating solutions, and connect with local organizations working to protect Santa Monica Bay. 🌊🐚

Bring your friends and family along for a day of learning, connection, and discovering new ways to protect the waterways 🛥️✨

📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
📍 Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey
🎟️ Learn More & RSVP: bit.ly/BLUEWATERSBOATINGFESTIVAL

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 25 Years Later. Always Remembered. Never Forgotten.

On September 11, 2001, our nation was forever changed. Now, 25 years later, we pause to honor the lives lost, the heroes who showed incredible courage, and the families who continue to carry their loved ones in their hearts.

Time continues to move forward, but their memory remains.

We honor. We remember. We will never forget. 🇺🇸