costi
Contributor
Just a quick question on dive flag usage.
I was certified as a diver in May and have logged twenty dives as of this writing.
I have been diving in the Northeast waters both fresh and salt......mostly fresh.
I have been fortunate to team up with a group that have the same interests and we have been diving fairly regularly (the majority of them a little more than myself). i am enjoying our group very much and on the most part I am comfortable diving with them.
My question is as follows: While in fresh water, we always sport a or a couple of dive flags. I have mentioned using a flag in the ocean and I get looked at like I have two heads. Is it common not to use a flag in the ocean in Maine? I know it is not a law to use, and they are certainly cumbersome. Could it be the surf that is the problem?
I have also noticed other ocean divers and can't recall ever seeing a flag unless the area specifically requests the use of one.
I would think that from a safety standpoint, we should at least anchor one in the close proximity to where we are diving to at least catch the attention of passing watercraft. This would at least solve the cumbersome issue.
Any input would be appreciated........bob
I was certified as a diver in May and have logged twenty dives as of this writing.
I have been diving in the Northeast waters both fresh and salt......mostly fresh.
I have been fortunate to team up with a group that have the same interests and we have been diving fairly regularly (the majority of them a little more than myself). i am enjoying our group very much and on the most part I am comfortable diving with them.
My question is as follows: While in fresh water, we always sport a or a couple of dive flags. I have mentioned using a flag in the ocean and I get looked at like I have two heads. Is it common not to use a flag in the ocean in Maine? I know it is not a law to use, and they are certainly cumbersome. Could it be the surf that is the problem?
I have also noticed other ocean divers and can't recall ever seeing a flag unless the area specifically requests the use of one.
I would think that from a safety standpoint, we should at least anchor one in the close proximity to where we are diving to at least catch the attention of passing watercraft. This would at least solve the cumbersome issue.
Any input would be appreciated........bob