Boat Flag Descriptions and Use
Diver flags have a diagonal white stripe across a red field. The "Alpha" signal code flag can also signify "diver down". Guest boat flags have a white diagonal stripe across a blue field. Quarantine boat flags are yellow blanks and are also offered in five other signal code flag sizes. Quarantine flags are used to declare entry into a foreign country and to request customs and immigration clearance. The quarantine flag is flown from the port side of the boat and replaced by the courtesy flag of the visited country once cleared into port. Dinner / Meal flags are plain white blanks. Owner Absent flags are navy blue blanks. Beer flags, Cocktail flags and Happy Hour flags are also offered in full size 3x5 ft sizes. The 19th hole flag pertains to after golf libations, and not so much to boating. Jolly Roger, Gadsden and Confederate boat flags are 12x18"and are also available in full flag sizes. The Skunk flag signifies "no fish", "getting skunked" or not hooking a fish. Once you catch a fish, you'll probably be proud to fly one of our fish flags. The I Love Fishing and I Love Sailing flags have stylized text along with the red heart emblem on a white field. If you don't want to allow smoking on board, use the No Smoking flag, white lettering on a green field with the universal red slash symbol. You can also invite other boaters or even landlubbers on board with the Coffee Time flag (cup of hot java on a purple flag) or the Cocktail flag, a white flag with double martini glasses. The USA Patriot flag simply spells out "USA" in a red, white and blue motif.
Jolly Roger boat pennants advertise fun and adventure for the crew of vessels that fly it. Boat Safe / Boat Sober (ship's wheel emblem on a red pennant) and Cocktail pennants (red on white) are reminders to those on the water to enjoy themselves without endangering anyone’s life. The cocktail pennant leaves a quick visual warning about the dangers of intoxication on the water. Deal Me In Pennants carry an image of a deck of cards and chips, for poker or card game enthusiasts. Skier on Board pennants are two tone blue and designed for water skiing sport enthusiasts.The Sailboat pennant has an image of a ship's wheel and a sailboat silhouette in black on a gold background.
