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Revision as of 23:05, 26 August 2009
Day Shapes are mast head signals indicating information to other sailing vessels. The commonest signals are as follows:-
| Application | Indication | Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| Vessel Under Sail & Power | Cone | > 12m |
| Anchored | Ball | > 7m (not in channel) > 20m (in anchorage) |
| Aground | 3 Balls (vert. line) | > 12m |
| Not Under Command | 2 Balls (vert. line) | > 12m |
| Restricted in Ability | 1 Ball+1 Diamond | > 12m (except dive boats) |
| Fishing (commercial) | 2 Cones (vert. line) | > 20m (but must display (nets or trawling) basket shape |
| Vessel Towing | Diamond | Tow > 200m |
| Vessel Being Towed | Diamond | Tow > 200m |