What does a raised skier-down flag tell other boats?

A skier is in the water.

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  1. A skier is in the water ✔
  2. The boat is out of fuel
  3. The water is too shallow

Why: The warning flag alerts nearby boats that a skier is down in the water.

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Answer: A skier is in the water. The warning flag alerts nearby boats that a skier is down in the water.

  1. Water skiing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_skiing
    raises the "skier down" warning flag, as required, when a skier is in the water
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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