This nautical beach towel is styled with vertical rows of coiled maritime ropes framing a central pattern of International Code of Signals flags

Flag Meanings & BreakdownThe center panels prominently alternate two specific alphabet signal flags in a repeating pattern down the middle:

Flag W (Whiskey): The checkered blue, green, and yellow grid blocks resemble variations of the W flag pattern, which means "I require medical assistance".

Flag U (Uniform): The red, white, and blue framed blocks mimic variations of the U flag pattern, which alerts vessels that "You are heading into danger".