WHY DO SUPER YACHTS FLY ALL THESE FLAGS??? (Captain's Vlog 127)

[@handymusic4123]

Tristen, i'm happy you sound happy and you found something to talk about on the ship during this difficult time. Stay well!

[@firstnamesecondname5341]

New intro looking smart 👍. FUN with FLAGS 😃 Sheldon would be so proud

[@liantoby1200]

i dont mean to be offtopic but does someone know of a way to log back into an instagram account?? I was dumb lost my password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me.

[@jayarmando3346]

@Lian Toby instablaster :)

[@rebelrrp]

Thank goodness there wasn't a test at the end

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Don't worry Robert, you will be happy to hear that the test will be on Monday. :)

[@MarcMercier1971]

Bravo. I used it when I was a pyrotechnician and setting up fireworks shows on barges. They only flag I know. Unfortunately, most people had no clue. More than once did I have a boater quietly glide up behind me to then say "Are doze da fy-ya-werkz!?!?" Which to their astonishment came a barage of belittling and cursing of not knowing boating rules, etc.

[@erikb8877]

Flags are all fine and dandy at the yacht club but in the commercial world, almost exclusively, its day shapes, lights, audible horn and bell signals to communicate intentions or conditions. The one notable exception is the Bravo flag for transporting or transferring dangerous cargo.

[@tubehound8]

Thank you. Impeccable delivery as usual⛵🌎

[@brianmcleavy]

Tristan thank you so much!!! I’m currently studying to pass my Yachtmaster Offshore degree and I have to learn all these flags as well. Super helpful !

[@okoustrup]

In Denmark the November flag (N) is also used for getting a bridge opened

[@CallieMasters5000]

So if you're on fire you stop and put up an "I'm on fire" flag?! Who's got time for that?

[@ethanp5215]

Ain't nobody got time for that

[@scottsmith9438]

The guy who's job it is has to make the time I'd guess.

[@fridaybot]

Sheldon Cooper would be so proud of you! =)

[@Persian-Immortal]

Fun with Flags

[@SpringDivers]

In addition to the flags, Tristan. Tell us about the various audible signals the helmsman issues during vessel maneuvering. Thanks for the informative video.

[@TheUnknownDutchman]

Thank you for being so clear about the dive-flag. Greetings from a diver 😉

[@olendebd]

Just bought 3 tickets, Tristan. Hope my family and I get to join you onboard! Love your channel - keep up the good work!

[@thearchibaldtuttle]

Bravo means I am taking in, discharging, or carrying dangerous cargo. I always have it with me when visiting a bar or the toilet!

[@timroden6617]

Or eating Mexican

[@jimmyPOUFAJones]

Bravo used during Fueling

[@mpccenturion]

Thank you! Cheers to you and the excellent crew!

[@dalejohnson9342]

Good review of flag meanings. I had forgotten some of them from my time in the Navy.

[@mothdoc]

Lima flag (yellow and black jack) = quarantine. Very pertinent at the present time.

[@dann1981]

For a 100+ foot yacht. Those are some tiny flags. Hope you have some that are larger. I'd expect those flags on a 20ft Grady White .

[@johnblaha275]

Thanks For Explaining Each Of The Flags I Greatly Appreciate It. ⚓🤵🏼🛳🚤🏖🏝🌅🗻☀🌌🌫

[@toddhercules1885]

OMG you enabled a huge nerd.....

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Win or not, one more ticket has been bought. The cause is good, the prize a dream, but you made us smile and all over BEAM. Thank you...

[@chrish2996]

Hi Tristan. Loving the new intro. Very classy. Great video

[@markchip1]

Just a light-hearted question.... How many of the flags did you have to look up just to be sure - ie. you weren't absolutely certain!

[@alsdrone6250]

Have been waiting for this one captain thank you so much 😁

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

alwyn farmer No problem, this has been required quite a lot and now that I have the time, it’s finally done 💪😎

[@alsdrone6250]

@@SuperYachtCaptain Ha you've done me a big favour, I can go on our usual holiday this year to the Greek Islands and show off a bit around the harbours pointing out what some of these flags mean (phone secretly hidden in pocket of course while viewing this episode) 😂😂😂👍

[@toddhercules1885]

Silly, not practical. "I don't need a dictionary" I need understanding.

[@daniellauper8115]

Well done 👍. I am looking forwards for the doubleflags, tripleflags, the morsecode and the handflags. 😇😇😇

[@travelingjayman]

Holy crap what a contest!!!!

[@TheSuprahuman]

I've been hoisting the zulu flag for years to no avail. Cheers captain we learned something new today.

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

TheSuprahuman 😂😂😂 I hear you. 👍

[@toddhercules1885]

No not really. What we learned was you're a dick. In the system of international maritime signal flags, part of the International Code of Signals, the Z flag stands for the letter Z ("Zulu" in the NATO Alphabet) when used in letter-by-letter alphabetic communication. When used alone, it means "I require a tug" or, when used by fishing vessels near fishing grounds, "I am shooting nets". The Z flag when combined with four number flags (The leading two denoting hours, the trailing two denoting minutes) indicates Z Time (also called Zulu Time), a military and maritime term for Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) (formerly called Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)). Thus this would mean 0800Z ("zero eight hundred zulu") equivalent to 08:00 UTC:[1] You require a F*ing tug?! You sir are a dick. What flag do you have for that? A giant dick flag would be awesome for you.

[@zuegma666]

No Jolly Roger then 🏴‍☠️

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Only when we go to Somalia ;)

[@cracktower3613]

@@SuperYachtCaptain haha,, that was good :-)

[@timroden6617]

you fly that if you sink another ship.

[@Z4Zander]

I fly it all the time.It means granddad is in charge and no shit will be taken from junior crew members.

[@erikb8877]

In US territorial waters, there is no law prohibiting the Jolly Rogers. That being said, there are other flag protocols to consider such as; in order to hoist any flag, the country of your home port flag must be hoisted higher first. Flying the Jolly Rogers could be pretence to board and inspect your vessel by any law enforcement or border authorities or even the Navy in international waters. Out of respect for the host country before in foreign waters/ports, check local laws on flag regulations. The last thing to consider before hoisting the Jolly Rogers is the fact that any true Mariners are laughing at you on the inside. If you still want to display the Jolly Rogers, fly it from the port yard arm since that is the lowest point of honor.

[@Donald_Shaw]

Always enjoy all your videos -- informative and always interesting. Great job, Captain!

[@gregorycorley8610]

Tristan do you also use the Q flag as requiring customs if coming from out a 12 mile limit of a country

[@jimmyPOUFAJones]

A diver flag (Red with a white diagonal stripe) is normally flown with (or in place of) the Alpha flag in North America

[@Gladtobeleaving]

As a former scuba diver/instructor, the first flag I missed seeing. In US waters a necessity.

[@ianm452]

Tristan intended to say that he was showing us the International Code Flags (From the International Code of Signals), of which the red flag with white diagonal strip is not one. It does seem superfluous if you have to fly it in conjunction with International Code flag A in North America. Usually, calling them code flags is sufficient.

[@toddhercules1885]

What about divers? Are they "motored" because you gave conflicting info? Nice job AWOL.

[@jimmyPOUFAJones]

@@ianm452 I don't have a crystal ball to know what he was intending to say. Just adding a little bit. Carry on I'll be in the area.

[@macscotsman51]

Educational & entertaining. Well done.

[@i81fish2]

Curious, how do you deploy the flags timely? Turn to port, starboard, etc?????

[@abptlm123]

You didn't talk about "Day Shapes". -- Day shapes are mast head signals visually indicating the status of a vessel to other vessels on navigable waters during daylight hours whether making-way, anchored, or aground. These signals consist of a set of simple geometric shapes-ball, cylinder, cone, and diamond-that are displayed, hung from a mast, in a prescribed manner to indicate a vessel's operational status. Do you see these on Super-yachts?

[@cameronadderley6595]

@Superyachtcaptain the victor flag is missing. I know you know what it means but I’ll put what it means in comments for other people. The victor flag(I require assistance). It was an incredible video!!

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Read the description 😉

[@cameronadderley6595]

Super Yacht Captain sorry about that!!

[@dinosaurcomplaints2359]

For fueling.

[@bluedeath996]

Are there digital flags now, like some sort of radio-based data systems like APRS? So it appears on the GPS system of the other vessels.

[@paulogrinke7020]

Cool very informative. Thanks Tristan.

[@michaelbayliss1794]

So , if there's a fire do put out the flag first or put the fire ?

[@toddhercules1885]

Flag obviously.... Awesome question!

[@phillipleboa5251]

I AM SO JEALOUS of all of you working on yachts. I would love to be Merchandiser / Function Coordinator on a Super Yacht... And in between dusting, washing, ironing, serving... etc etc... BUT, no one will hire a 58 year old.... Maybe go and hi-jack my own yacht. :)

[@henrikcarmel1]

They always talk about stewardesses but why not hire a man of your age to be a yacht butler? Make your own job description.

[@phillipleboa5251]

@@henrikcarmel1 Thanx for that bit. I was thinking of it - you sorta convinced me to do so. :)

[@phillipleboa5251]

IF I WOULD HAVE EVER WON A TICKET ONTO A SUPER YACHT... I will bring along only ONE partner !!! That is: EVA, my Pekingese !!!! She is a PRINCESS !!!!!! Good luck to all the entrees. :)

[@timlash]

Just bought my raffle ticket. Fingers crossed!

[@christopherjohnson3520]

Thnx Commander. That was Good. Nice Job on The Graphics. CJ

[@bobkrause2521]

Like the new intro. Keep up the great work with the videos. Stay healthy.

[@organbuilder272]

Handling hazardous material subject to fire or explosion.

[@nevillechetcuti4256]

Valletta wins them all 😜

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

The only flag you need is the "Quarantine" flag. Everyone is using them.

[@Gladtobeleaving]

The Pratique "Q" flag used to be for quarantine; now it requests boarding by health inspectors and if the vessel needs to be quarantined I suspect it would have to keep Q flying until local health authorities cleared it. So the result is the same.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

@@Gladtobeleaving thanks. I have one on my car.

[@simonabunker]

The Lima flag means quarantined when in Port.

[@dasy2k1]

Hoping you don't need to fly Lima just outside a port while anchored at the moment

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

The only flag they didn't show was the one that tells other boats, "Coronavirus on board. But we do need loo rolls!" :-))...

[@Pfsif]

Need some time away from this insane hysteria, thanks Tristin.

[@billytuff8286]

Yes! Thank God I can get one of those inflatables when I buy my $100M yacht!

[@chrishigham7332]

I really enjoyed this video, so much so I’d like a more in-depth video on the flags

[@waynedrummond6583]

As I said.....Discharging dangerous goods....Say no more.

[@livinthelife4968]

Oh how I wish I wasnt scared of getting on a boat....I would love to win that...

[@seatravel8536]

Great job and delivery.

[@toddhercules1885]

really? what did you gain?

[@seatravel8536]

@@toddhercules1885 for me personally, did not "gain", however, good info for a person just starting in boating industry. Also gives a young person insight into some of a captain's knowledge base.

[@stephenscott963]

So most of the flags are in place of if you are not able to signal by your horn?? Meaning u don’t put up your reverse purpulsion flag every time you go in reverse? Sorry I’m a little confused!!!

[@TheFeralBachelor]

"M for Mike, means your vessel is stopped"...unless it's clearly underway then it means you're from Scotland.

[@jakobthoboll2759]

The "Number one" is used by a lot of one-hand-Sailors, to show, that they are sailing alone, and not so fast with maneuvering.

[@markyboy014]

What are substitutes and what are they used for?

[@JohansGrandBanksSaabEtc]

Great video! Keep it up

[@miceinoz1181]

Tristan, what are the substitute pennants used for?

[@jamarie1972]

Who will hoist I’m on fire and not trying to put it out or jump ship. I suppose I then need to hoist Oscar to say I’ve jumped in to the water. Very interesting I know phonetic alphabet but not flags cheers Tristan. Also to everyone stay safe.

[@juliantyler9286]

In this episode of Dr. Sheldon Cooper and Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler present Dr. Sheldon Cooper's Fun With Flags...

[@John_Be]

Not trying to sound dumb. It seems like it would be a major pain in the butt to switch flags all the time. IRL are they used consistantly? The radio on Ch 16 seems faster. Who wants to run a flag up when you are turning port or starboard? I can see B, G, Q and a few others that just stay up. Which flags get the most flying time on the yacht?

[@wjhann4836]

Well - there were former times when thing took their time. I remember an article in German yacht magazine were they showed a jib with a tallship (Perhaps: Crusenstern) - they showed a full maneuver. The captain was proud to do it in under 8 minutes. That's when they usual used this flag signals 😎

[@jcl410]

Some are used more than others in shipping today. I don't think I've every seen flags used for direction information, for example... Much more common are the ones that are more long term, like divers in the water, having a pilot onboard, etc. Flags like "I require a pilot" aren't used (much?) anymore. You will use the radio or a phone for that.

[@fourthwallreviews4965]

What's the point of the Romeo flag if it doesn't mean anything or has no signal?

[@fredpatch]

Holland American Lines has discontinued hoisting the Hotel flag for pilot.

[@WaterfrontJustin]

I had Apha up the other day because a guy was cleaning my bottom even he didn't know what it meant.

[@flymac5746]

Wow! You were lucky, I have to wipe my own!

[@alsdrone6250]

Me too when I can buy some tissue.

[@ianjackson8643]

shouldn't you be flying Lima at the moment (in harbour it means The ship is quarantined)

[@olesuhr727]

Do you have light signals that correspond to the flags, for use at night?

[@wjhann4836]

Do you still use the 'Q' flag when entering a new country i.e. the first harbour?

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Not yet.

[@williamllawrence5825]

Since Barbara has moved on are you now going to occupy the captain's quarters?

[@mothdoc]

I see in the photo of the crew together that you are all wearing rank/role epaulettes can you take us through them, please? I have actually designed my own should I ever end up owning a Superyacht, pretty unlikely I admit.

[@peterlazuric5641]

Great video but I am getting older and I don't think I can remember all that. Now what was the Alpha flag for?

[@starwater9828]

Is there a flag for - "I require stabling for my sea horse"?

[@wakecool]

In the United States. The diver flag is a different color

[@davidwarren4569]

What is it. Don’t keep us in suspense

[@flyerjack1548]

@@davidwarren4569 Google Van Halen’s “Diver Down” Album cover! img.discogs.com/Mo6ZJppw7JChkHXmdKezUJeutH8=/fit-in/500x500/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-4456897-1381528117-1997.jpeg.jpg

[@stephenwilson9497]

What are the "Substitute" flags for? Also, every time to turn port or starboard someone runs up the proper flag? seems excessive.

[@johnvaleanbaily4859]

So what is R for... and the substitutes ?

[@bruceroaf5750]

Hi Tristan thanks for the last video I wonder what computer and software you use for your Vlogs ? All the best

[@davidshawkinsrealtor]

V, what does the Victor flag stand for?

[@timw6596]

Why are you registered in Malta and not in a country your in most or where the owner lives etc ?

[@t.d.bowman9585]

Bunkering flammable liquid

[@darrellmanley3555]

Tried to signup for vacation, but the app wouldn’t work. Tried a dozen times and never got all the way through process. Love to go, but hard to win if you can’t signup!

[@ianjackson8643]

you also don't want to be near any ship flying Alfa Delta

[@waynedrummond6583]

Good to have you back on a more regular slot Captain. Without all the merchandising as well makes it even more worthwhile, for me - obviously not for you but well sorry 'bout that Cap'[n

[@markchip1]

Is it possible to get a captain's license if you're colourblind and therefore can't identify flage accurately??

[@toddhercules1885]

No

[@scottsmith9438]

Good presentation, umm bravo Zulu?

[@macdchef]

What was the last flag you used Tris

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Zulu 😉

[@ianpearson9995]

what happened to pennant 0 ?

[@rauldempaire5330]

What about the Pirate's Flag???...

[@1320fastback]

I could sure use a Zulu flag right about now.

[@trafalgar1938]

I missed the flag for customs or are you exempt?

[@abassplayer4life]

You accidentally skipped victor flag.

[@vipmailserver]

я смотрю видео с приколом мне нравится я сам был в 18 лет поваром на судне потом у меня

[@Unitedflyier]

do you have to memorize all of those or do you have an app/book?

[@thearchibaldtuttle]

Of course you can use an app or book but when underway you must know them.

[@cracktower3613]

Thank you, this video was super cool. If there was a plague flag, it probly wouldnt be popular to fly / but is there a Plague Flag? / Thanks.

[@dasy2k1]

Lima flown in harbour (or more likely stood out from harbour at anchor) means this vessel is in quarantine (hence the nickname Yellow Jack)

[@cracktower3613]

@@dasy2k1 - Oh, Thanks Daniel, I really wanted to know. Appreciate your answer.

[@PieterBreda]

Why drag an anchor?

[@PaulCashman]

It's not something you WANT to do, but it happens.

[@Malaki420]

Tristan, I've got a question for you I've always wanted to know. What is the difference between a Superyacht, MegaYacht, and a Gigayacht? Is it a length difference between the three or Gross tonnage?

[@toddoframsgate1393]

Just found this so Ignore my comment on your recent video.

[@skydivematt5854]

no AP flag? :)

[@schorschgaggo1601]

The inverted "France" flag actually means "I'm Surrender".