It's the Law: On the Water with Your Vessel

Diver-Down Flags

• Scuba divers or snorkelers must display a diver-down flag that marks their diving area. If the flag is flown from a vessel, at least one flag must be flown that is at least 3.3 feet (one meter) above the highest point of the vessel and visible from all directions.
• Vessels must remain at least 150 feet away from the flag unless the vessel is engaged in the rescue of a person in that area.
• A diver-down flag may not be closer than 100 yards to any functional boat ramp.

Illustrations	Types of Flags
	Divers Flag: A rectangular red flag, sized at least 20 x 24 inches, with a four-inch white diagonal stripe
	Alfa Flag: A blue and white International Code Flag A (or Alfa flag) if on federally controlled or international waters