What navigation lights is a sailboat required to display at night?
Sailboat operating at night (properly lit sailboat) The operator of a sailboat operating under sails at night shall, from sunset to sunrise, display: sidelights (red – green) and. sternlight (white). If less than 20 meters in length, the three lights may be combined at or near the top of the mast.
Which is a properly lit sailboat at night?
How do I know if I am properly weighted for diving?
The idea is that if you are correctly weighted, you should float at eye level with an empty BCD whilst holding that normal breath; Then, breathe out slowly and you should sink slowly, not like a brick to the bottom!
What are the names of the two flags that divers use to mark their diving area?
A diver down flag, or scuba flag, is a flag used on the water to indicate that there is a diver below. Two styles of flag are in use. Internationally, the code flag alfa/alpha, which is white and blue, is used to signal that the vessel has a diver down and other vessels should keep well clear at slow speed.
When boating if you see a blue and white International?
Alfa Flag: A blue-and-white International Code Flag A (or Alfa flag), at least 3.3 feet (one meter) high and visible from all directions, must be displayed on vessels on federally controlled waters. This flag indicates that the vessel is involved in a diving activity.
What Colours are diving flags?
During diving operations you must install a diver down flag. It is a flag coloured red with a white diagonal stripe, extending from the tip of the hoist to the bottom of the fly. It marks an area where scuba or other such diving activity is taking place.
What does orange buoy mean?
Boats Keep Out: A white buoy or sign with an orange diamond and cross means that boats must keep out of the area. Black lettering on the buoy or sign gives the reason for the restriction, for example, SWIM AREA. Danger: A white buoy or sign with an orange diamond warns boaters of danger – rocks, dams, rapids, etc.