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Buoys and markers - what they mean
BOATS KEEP OUT! Marks waterfalls, swim areas, rapids and other restricted areas. |
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DANGER! Warns of rocks, reefs, dams, snags or other hazards. |
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CAUTION! Controlled area as indicated by no fishing, no swimming, ski only and other controls. |
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INFORMATION! Tells of places, distances, food, supplies and other non-regulatory messages. |
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MOORING BUOY For permanent placement to moor or anchor watercraft. |
DIVERS SIGNAL FLAGS
DIVER DOWN FLAG Do not approach, divers are below. Stay at least 200 feet away from diving operations. This flag may be flown vessel or float. |
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ALPHA FLAG Vessel has personnel and/or equipment in water and is unable to maneuver. Do not approach; maintain a safe distance of at least 100 feet around vessel. Watch for divers. |
Vessels displaying these signal flags could be moored, anchored, drifting or slowing towing divers.
DO NOT APPROACH. STAY A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY.
Divers: use common sense; avoid high boat traffic areas and always display a diver down flag when diving