dive flag at night

[mcc2318]

i dusted off the old aow book but couldnt find an answer, do you place a light or chem light on your dive flag at night if shore diving

[jafo123]

Depending on where I dive determines if I use one or not. Most of the time no, I don't use one at night. I have woudered about this as well. It will be interesting to hear other answers.

[wgt]

Perhaps hanging a set of small strobe lights would suit your purposes. The optimal number and distribution of lights would depend on the size of vessel that you use and the type of boat traffic that you might encounter during the hours that you choose to dive. You may also try to advise local authorities (if any) of your practices so that they will be extra observant.

[WV Diver]

If you are boat diving, besides the usual navigation lights that must be displayed it is common practice to hang a strobe from the boat to about 6 or 8' under the surface.

While shore diving. This article discusses the 360* white light that must be displayed and some other suggestions for kayak diving. TopKayaker.Net's Guide to Kayak Dive Flags

[RoadRacer1978]

I would light the flag is some way shape or form. The whole idea is for people to see you flag and hopefully stay away from it. I dive in lakes, where boats can still be cruising around at night. I would light my flag up as best I could. Just my opinion though.

[mcc2318]

thanks for the advice

[Soonerwink]

I have one of the yellow tube float dive flags and I put a small light in it pointing up at the flag. I also place a strobe on its anchor line.

[Krakenn]

In Western Australia you have to have your flag on your dive float lighted with an orange flashing strobe.

Kraks

[scubajane]

it makes sense to do anything to assure that you are safe. even if the law does not require a lighted dive flag at night my opinion is use one anyway. dive safe

[Mtrewyn]

I light it some how, I don't want any supprises when I come up!!