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Official Vermont Boating Handbook Vermont State Police

It's the Law: On the Water

Diver-Down Flags

  • Scuba divers or snorkelers must display a diver-down flag to mark their diving area.
  • Vessels must not operate within 200 feet of a displayed diver-down flag.

Divers Flag: A rectangular red flag, at least 12 x 12 inches, with a white diagonal stripe is required on Vermont waters.

Red square flag with white diagonal stripe

Alfa Flag: A blue and white International Code Flag A (or Alfa flag) is required on federal and international waters.

White and blue vertically striped flag

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