BEM
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Has anyone been fined or warned by the Coast Guard about not using a dive flag - or improperly displaying it?
According to the Ontario Underwater Council:
" The Red and White diver down flag which all sport divers should be using is a courtesy flag and requests that boaters keep a safe distance and the Canadian Coast Guard suggests 100 feet. The blue and white Alpha Flag is recognized by the Canadian Coast Guard and carries regulations that boaters MUST stay clear at least 100 feet. This flag is to be displayed in a way that it can be seen from all directions. "
I haven't seen any alpha flags used where I dive - does anyone use them in Ontario (or North America)? and anyone know what the laws are for New York state - will be diving there this summer.
There is an interesting thread on diver-down flags: Diver-down
According to the Ontario Underwater Council:
" The Red and White diver down flag which all sport divers should be using is a courtesy flag and requests that boaters keep a safe distance and the Canadian Coast Guard suggests 100 feet. The blue and white Alpha Flag is recognized by the Canadian Coast Guard and carries regulations that boaters MUST stay clear at least 100 feet. This flag is to be displayed in a way that it can be seen from all directions. "
I haven't seen any alpha flags used where I dive - does anyone use them in Ontario (or North America)? and anyone know what the laws are for New York state - will be diving there this summer.
There is an interesting thread on diver-down flags: Diver-down