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2016 Axis Wake Research Owner’s Manual . . . Page 1-26
CONTROLLED AREA DANGER BOATS KEEP OUT INFORMATION
Uniform State Waterway Marking System (USWMS)
Diver’s Flag Alpha Flag Distress Flag
Used by recreaonal Worldwide vessels Indicates fellow
divers–indicates posion. engaged in diving boater is in need of
Stay far away from diver operaons–does not assistance.
ags. Someone is under- indicate diver’s posion.
water in the vicinity. Stay far away from diver ag.
Someone is underwater in
the vicinity.
Warning Markers
It is a good idea to ask local authories if there are hazardous areas and how they are marked. Boaters
must also recognize the ag designs, which indicate that skin divers are present and keep well clear of the
area. Divers underwater cannot be seen. Stay well away from boats or oats displaying Diver Flags.
Watch for swimmers. Swimming areas may not be marked. Steer clear from the area and remain alert.
Navigaon markers serve as a means of idenfying navigable routes, and indicate water hazards.
Boaters should become familiar with navigaon markers and stay within marked boundaries and clear of
hazards.
Swim Area
Warning Buoy
Skin Diver
Warning Flag