Weather signal flags grew out of the use of the maritime signal flag, which was red, with a black square inside. Starting in 1871, this flag was used at 20 ports on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, ...

In this guide, we’ll break down the most important hand signals and the most common beach warning flags lifeguards use around the world. Even if you’re not a trained lifeguard or Pipeline ...

DAVAO CITY—The Boracay-like Dahican Beach of Mati City, Davao Oriental, will be seeing signal flags anytime soon to indicate danger to beach goers, the City Tourism Office has announced on Friday.

You show up at a beach, and there’s a colored flag, sometimes more than one, ... Lifeguard Signals and Beach Flags: What Surfers Must Know. August Howell. Thu, November 7, ...