Nancy and Russell Bourne, along with their friend Robert Etheredge, embarked on a remarkable journey that led to the creation of an innovative app known as mvSigFlags. This app, born out of serendipity during a road trip, aims to teach the language of nautical signal flags in a fun and memorable way.

Russell Bourne, a clinical psychologist and US Coast Guard Captain, joined forces with Robert, a Navy veteran with a knack for signal flag recognition, and Nancy, an award-winning educator. Their shared love for the ocean and maritime interests set the stage for this unique collaboration.

The app's primary goal is to help users grasp the alphabet, numerals, and meanings behind 41 distinct nautical flags. It achieves this through visual storytelling and mnemonics, making it an engaging learning experience. For instance, the letter "W" is associated with the word "Whiskey," represented by a flag with a red eye, and its meaning, "We require medical assistance," is vividly linked to the mnemonic.

mvSigFlags isn't just for adults; it's also captivating for children of all ages. With its colorful flags and innovative features, young users are drawn to it. Older kids find joy in learning a new language and sending messages in signal flags to friends and family.

The app even boasts a "Send a Message in Flags" feature, sparking excitement among users, with some waiting for the perfect moment to propose using signal flags.

Beyond its entertainment value, the team behind mvSigFlags believes it holds potential in cognitive rehabilitation and staving off cognitive decline in adults. Learning signal flags engages both verbal and visual learning strategies in the brain, making it a promising tool in this regard.

Russell and Nancy invite readers to try mvSigFlags and provide feedback. They are eager to share their creation with Captain Lou Bragaw, a Coast Guard veteran with extensive signal flag knowledge. To learn more and explore the app, visit their website at https://mvsigflags.com/, watch a video on YouTube by searching 'mvsigflags,' or find the app on the Apple App Store or Google Play by searching 'mvsigflags.' Enjoy the journey of learning the language of flags with mvSigFlags!