The Coast Guard already has and there's not just a "few".I think you could create some reasonable rules about leaving a boat unattended in a few paragraphs.
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The Coast Guard already has and there's not just a "few".I think you could create some reasonable rules about leaving a boat unattended in a few paragraphs.
No, only those boats which can not move because of such diving operations are required to display that flag. This is more for hard hat diving than recreational. They are tethered to the boat and the boat simply can't move without killing them. The Coast Guard is just fine with the Diver Down flag on boats that are free to move but have divers in the water.Yes, an alpha flag should be displayed from any boat with diving operations underway (recreational or commercial).
I was responding to @FullThrottle post, specifically about UK dive vessels.No, only those boats which can not move because of such diving operations are required to display that flag. This is more for hard hat diving than recreational. They are tethered to the boat and the boat simply can't move without killing them. The Coast Guard is just fine with the Diver Down flag on boats that are free to move but have divers in the water.
Good point... Yeah, the Dive Flag is a USA invention and some nations have been slow to adopt it. I'm seeing lots of countries that have adopted it, and like that.Are diver down flags not used in UK?
PLBs are awesome when you are out of VHF range. When you are in VHF range, other options get you a faster response. The best tool for the job varies with the job at hand.PLBs reliably reach satellites, VHF is line of sight, and reach nothing beyond the horizon. PLBs are awesome.
never suggested outlawing anythingAnd that may be a reasonable way to discourage unprepared people from getting themselves in trouble and costing lots of search and rescue money. But outlawing mountaineering seems like a bad idea.
PLBs are awesome when you are out of VHF range. When you are in VHF range, other options get you a faster response. The best tool for the job varies with the job at hand.
If I had to drive 300 miles with 3 suitcases & two other people, I would prefer a Cadillac. If I had to drive 50 miles carrying 12 sheets of plywood, I would prefer a pickup truck. If I was going to take a 2-hour ride through the Smokey Mountains, I would prefer a Harley. Which vehicle is the best to drive? It depends. Which personal location device is best? It depends.