Best divers Sub/Alpha Flag with Pole, 50 cm

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The A flag or Alfa (alpha) flag has a clear international meaning meaning: "I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed"

Other signs to indicate scuba diving include: bubbles in the water, flashlights shining underwater, or using a Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) at the end of the dive. What is a Surface Marker Buoy? Just make sure the float is of high quality so it keeps the flag steady and will be visible to those who venture near it. Many divers tow a dive float, or dive flag float, with non-floating line wrapped on a hand-held reel. You should only ever fly a diver down flag if there is actual scuba diving or snorkeling activity in the water. You should also ensure that you do not dive or fly the flag in a high boat traffic zone or passageway. What indicates Scuba Diving or Snorkeling? To ensure that the visibility of the divers -down flag is not obstructed in any way, any -down flag displayed from a vessel must be displayed from the highest point of the vessel or from a position close to it.

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A few extra weights can be stored inside zippered compartments of some of the inner tube type of float. A float compartment could even hold a snorkel or extra mask. Dive Safely This handy, brightly colored raft is designed to clearly display the diver down flag, as well as store extra gear for spearfishing, scuba or freediving. The design is streamlined and hydrodynamic, which makes towing or swimming with it through the water a breeze. This 750 mm by 600 mm size flag meets the minimum requirements in Victoria for a boat less than 10 metres long. We attach it to a long wooden broom handle and put it into a convenient rod holder. Diver's Personal Flag Rules

That year, the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO), which did not see the need to include a new flag in the nautical code, chose the alpha flag (white and blue) to indicate diving operations. The primary purpose of towing a float and flag is to warn boats that there is a diver below. Thus boats know that they should stay away, or reduce speed to below 5 knots. Unfortunately, the drivers of many boats and PWCs are not always familiar with the meaning of the flag or buoy. They may actually approach it to get a better look! If your planned exit is at a different location, such as when drift diving, you must tow the float and flag with you. Let out sufficient line so that the float rides easily over the surface swells without pulling uncomfortably on your arm. About a 45 degree angle between the tow line and the surface is usually sufficient. As a code signal the International maritime signal flag Alpha (or "Alfa", signifying the letter "A") has the meaning of "I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed", [1] used to indicate the presence of a diver in the water and is used in all countries other than the United States, Canada, sometimes Italy, and countries within the US's diving culture sphere of influence such as certain countries within the Caribbean.The torpedo’s outer later is made with 420D nylon which is much stronger than common PVC. The insi Taking care of a dive flag is simple. Most of the time, they need little maintenance. If, for some reason you get a stain on the flag, then you can throw it in the washing machine like you would a t-shirt. The dive or “diver down” flag is an essential safety tool to have on board your boat or float whenever you go scuba diving, freediving, or spearfishing. It should be hoisted to the tallest part of your vessel so it can be seen far and wide. The U.S. Coast Guard also specifies size and design provisions. The recommended dimensions for a dive flag are a minimum size of 20 inches by 24 inches, with a relative increase for larger vessels. This is essential for the flag’s visibility to other boaters and helps prevent accidents. A classical surface marker buoy in red or orange color with a red-white dive flag on it. Using a dive float and dive torpedo is a must in many countries when divers are in the water and they are available in most water sport stores. Torpedo buoy dive flag