Yours may be visible by someone on the opposite side of the cockpit,
but it certainly isn't usable by the helmsman.

It's visible if you sit on the port side of the helm, but it was set below with
the idea that a 2nd person would use it.
As I said, I rarely sail alone these days.

RB

Don't your regs require flares on all boats?
If not prudence would carry them.

Even on the 18.5 foot Typhoon we carried flares and a VHF.A cell phone is a
great idea as well and any daysailor should have these.

RB