Great Salt Lake Yacht Club

A – Alpha

I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed.

B – Bravo

I am taking in, or discharging, or carrying dangerous goods.

C – Charlie

Yes (affirmative).

D – Delta

Keep clear of me; I am maneuvering with difficulty.

E – Echo

I am altering my course to starboard.

F – Foxtrot

I am disabled; communicate with me.

G – Golf

I require a pilot. When made by fishing vessels in close proximity on the fishing grounds it means: “I am hauling nets.”

H – Hotel

I have a pilot on board.

I – India

I am altering my course to port.

J – Juliette

I am on fire and have dangerous cargo on board, stay clear.

K – Kilo

I wish to communicate with you.

L – Lima

You should stop your vessel immediately.

M – Mike

My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water.

N – November

No (negative).

O – Oscar

Man overboard.

P – Papa

In harbor,—all persons should report on board as the vessel is about to proceed to sea. At sea,—May be used by fishermen to mean: “My nets have come fast on an obstruction.” It may also be used as a sound to mean: “I require a pilot.”

Q – Quebec

My vessel is healthy and I request free practique (clearance).

R – Romeo

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S – Sierra

I am operating astern propulsion.

T – Tango

Keep clear of me; I am engaged in pair trawling.

U – Uniform

You are running into danger.

V – Victor

I require assistance.

W – Whiskey

I require medical assistance.

X – Xray

Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals.

Y – Yankee

I am dragging my anchor.

Z – Zulu

I require a tug.