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Spotted at Tynemouth, County Tyne and Wear, were specific signal flags at the beach. The one flying was red over yellow. On a signpost there was an explanation of different signal flags. The red over yellow flags indicates the bathing area. The surfing flag is checkered black and white, indicating the area for surfers. The danger flag is plain red and indicates that you should not enter the water, there.
Marcus E.V. Schmöger 24 September 2001

These flags are also displayed on the website for the Poole beach, Dorset.
Jan Martens, 24 June 2005

Bathing flag

 [Bathing flag] by Marcus Schmöger, 24 September 2001

Red and yellow flags mark areas of water that are patrolled by lifeguards. These are the safest places to swim.
From a R.N.L.I. brochure.
André Coutanche, 9 July 2005

Surfing flag

 [Surfing flag] by Marcus Schmöger, 24 September 2001

When you see the black and white chequered flags, it means an area of water has been marked for use by craft. For your own safety do not swim in these zones.
From a R.N.L.I. brochure.
André Coutanche, 9 July 2005

Danger flag

[Danger flag] by Marcus Schmöger, 24 September 2001

The red flag indicates danger. Never enter water when the red flag is flying.
From a R.N.L.I. brochure.
André Coutanche, 9 July 2005