LARSON Bass - Markers, Warnings and Advisories; Boat Flags

OPERATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
SECTION
5
© 2003-2018 Ken Cook Co. 5 - 4 l Bass
MARKERS, WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES
Find out from local authorities if hazards exist in areas
where you intend to navigate, and know how these
hazards are marked. You must also recognize flag
designs that indicate hazards or activities that are
present and keep well clear of those areas. Always
watch for swimmers and stay clear of all swimming
areas, marked or unmarked.
Become familiar with navigation markers, which
identify navigable routes and indicate water hazards.
Always stay within marked boundaries and steer clear
of hazards.
Flags and indicators are markers of potential emergencies and hazards. Become
familiar with these flags and indicators. Additionally, understand your
responsibilities when operating at these times and in these areas.
BOAT FLAGS
Storm warning advisory flags and indicators alert boaters to impending weather
conditions. Become familiar with these flags and indicators and understand the
potential hazards associated with operating in these conditions.
KC-0015C-B
USED BY
RECREATIONAL
DIVERS -
INDICATES
DIVER’S
POSITION
WORLDWIDE VESSELS
ENGAGED IN DIVING
OPERATIONS - DOES
NOT INDICATE
DIVER’S POSITION
INDICATES
FELLOW
BOATER IS IN
NEED OF
ASSISTANCE
DIVERS FLAG
ALPHA FLAG
DISTRESS FLAG
INDICATES
SKIER IS DOWN
SKIER DOWN FLAG
KCB-0013