blue flag

A blue flag is a symbol used in various contexts: on beaches to indicate clean water and safety standards, in motorsports to signal a slower car to yield to faster traffic, or in maritime settings to denote a vessel requiring medical assistance.

• 🇩🇪Die blaue Flagge ist ein Symbol, das in verschiedenen Kontexten verwendet wird: an Stränden für sauberes Wasser und Sicherheitsstandards, im Motorsport als Signal für ein langsames Fahrzeug, das schnellere Fahrzeuge überholen lassen muss, oder in der Schifffahrt für ein Schiff, das medizinische Hilfe benötigt.

1. Beach award B1 formal

   An international eco-label awarded to beaches and marinas that meet high standards of cleanliness, safety, and environmental management.

   • The beach was awarded a Blue Flag for its clean water and facilities.
   • Many tourists look for Blue Flag beaches when planning their holidays.
   • The marina proudly flies the Blue Flag this year.

   🇩🇪Blaue Flagge

2. Racing flag B2 formal

   A blue flag used in motorsports to signal a driver that a faster car is approaching and should be allowed to pass.

   • The driver saw the blue flag and moved aside to let the leader pass.
   • Blue flags are used to ensure fair racing.
   • He ignored the blue flag and received a penalty.

   🇩🇪Blaue Flagge