Description
Printed on lightweight polyester
Flags are 30cm x 25cm
Flags are 30cm x 25cm
- 40 flag set
- Hung by toggle and line.
Yacht code flags are used by vessels, including yachts, to communicate messages, convey information, to other craft or shore facilities. Each flag represents a letter or a numeral according to the Code of Signals (ICS), allowing for the transmission of messages via a flag hoist system. Yacht code flags are used by vessels, including yachts, to communicate messages, convey information, to other craft or shore facilities. Each flag represents a letter or a numeral according to the Code of Signals (ICS), allowing for the transmission of messages via a flag hoist system.
A code flag set includes 26 flags representing the letters A to Z and 10 numeral pennants representing the numbers 0 to 9. In addition, there are special flags for specific purposes, such as answering pennants, code flags for repeaters, and substitute flags for certain letters.
A: Alfa: I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed.
B: Bravo: I am taking in, discharging, or carrying dangerous goods.
C: Charlie: Yes (affirmative).
D: Delta: Keep clear of me; I am maneuvering with difficulty.
E: Echo: I am altering my course to starboard.
F: Foxtrot: I am disabled; communicate with me.
G: Golf: I require a pilot.
H: Hotel: I have a pilot on board.
I: India: I am altering my course to port.
J: Juliet: I am on fire and have dangerous goods on board; keep clear.
K: Kilo: I wish to communicate with you.
L: Lima: Stop your vessel instantly.
M: Mike: My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water.
N: November: No (negative).
O: Oscar: Man overboard.
P: Papa: All personnel return to the vessel; it is about to proceed to sea.
Q: Quebec: My vessel is healthy, and I request free pratique.
R: Romeo: The way is off my ship.
S: Sierra: My engines are going full speed astern.
T: Tango: Keep clear; engaged in trawling.
U: Uniform: You are running into danger.
V: Victor: I require assistance.
W: Whiskey: I require medical assistance.
X: X-ray: Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals.
Y: Yankee: I am dragging my anchor.
Z: Zulu: I require a tug.