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Georgia boating safety handbook Georgia Department of Natural Resources

It's the Law: On the Water

Diver-Down Flags

  • Scuba divers or snorkelers must display a diver-down flag that marks the diving area.
  • Vessels must remain at least 100 feet away from the person in the water.
  • Two types of flags are used to indicate diving activity.

Rectangular red flag with white diagonal stripe

Blue and white vertically striped flag

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