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What flags to fly and where to put them on your boat
Boat owner's flag. The yacht owner can also fly their own national flag on the boat. It can be placed on the starboard spreader, but if the owner deems it appropriate it can be flown on the port side, as it is a flag of lower importance (than the ensign). The spreader is a mast reinforcement (between the mast and the shroud).
Your 2024 Guide to Nautical Flag Etiquette
Read about nautical flag etiquette and the importance of flags. Call us: 800-858-8776. FREE Shipping Available Orders $75+* Call us: 800-858-8776; ... As per tradition, the courtesy flag is flown at the starboard spreader. If your boat has more than one mast, you must fly the courtesy flag from the forward most mast. ...
Flag and Etiquette Committee
The flag of a USCG Auxiliary officer flies day and night when the officer is on board. On a vessel without a mast, it is flown at the bow staff in place of the USCG Auxiliary ensign; on a vessel with a mast, it is flown at the starboard spreader. Past officer burgees are displayed in the same manner.
Flag Etiquette
This side is considered the personal flag side of the boat. It is recommended that you only fly one burgee on the halyard as opposed to flying every burgee you have on board. The size of these flags is typically 1/2 inch on the fly for each foot above water that they flag is flown; ie. a 15 inch flag when the spreader is 30 feet above the water.
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Everyday Flag Etiquette. All boats operating in inland waters can fly the U.S. "Old Glory" 50-star flag, or the U.S. Yacht Ensign, the 13-star "Betsy Ross" flag with the fouled anchor. Flags are flown, traditionally from 8:00 a.m. to sunset, from the stern staff (when under way or occupied), or onboard sailboats —on aftermost sail 2/3 ...
Courtesy flags: more than a courtesy?
For most of our cruising years, we used cheap nylon stick flags; usually just a few dollars each. Slide out the dowel (or ideally, get them sent without it!) and stitch loops on the hoist for tying onto a flag halyard. Conveniently, the 12x18" size of those flags is exactly what suits for a courtesy flag on Totem.
Sailboat Flag Etiquette: What You Need to Know
The Q flag: This is a yellow flag that indicates that you are requesting clearance from the local authorities when entering a foreign port. It is also flown at the starboard spreader of the boat, below the courtesy flag if there is one. It should be hoisted before you enter the port and lowered after you have been cleared.
Boat Flags & Boat Flag Etiquette
Other Boat Flags. Fishing boats often fly flags denoting their catch. Known as Fishing Flags, these boat flags can feature marlin, sailfish, tuna, albacore, tarpon, wahoo, striped bass, bluefish, shark, mako shark, king mackerel, swordfish and more. They are flown from the port outrigger or spreader, and are flown upside down if the catch is ...
Flag Etiquette by Barbara Theisen
This flag is flown from the starboard spreader. On a boat with more than one mast, the flag is flown from the starboard spreader of the forward mast. The "Q" flag would displace any other flags that you had hoisted on the starboard spreader (yacht club burgee, Seven Seas Cruising Association pendant, state flag, etc.).
Boat flag etiquette
For example, on a 40ft. boat, the ensign should be 40 in. i.e. about 3.5ft. Other flags, such as club burgees, private signals and courtesy flags used on sailboats should be approximately 1/2 inch for each foot of the highest mast above the water. For example, on a 30ft. boat, with 50ft. between the masthead and the water, the burgee should be ...
Johnson Marine Spreader Flag Halyard Kit
0.70 LBS. Shipping: Calculated at Checkout. Current Stock: Quantity: Add to Wish List. Description. This Spreader Flag Halyard Kit is everything you need to rig a flag halyard to your spreader: 40 ft of 3/16" polyester line, a block with a pad eye for mounting on the underside of the spreader, a shroud cleat with wire rope clamp, and (2) bronze ...
Flying the American flag
Stern flag pole 3. Starboard spreader I also understand there should be 1" of hoist for every foot of boat so 30" tall flag is appropriate for a 30' boat. Fair winds . All U Get. Oct 2, 2008 3,809 ... Flying it from the spreaders while sailing wouldn't be. Raising the flag in any location and leaving it fly until its shredded really irritates me.
Flag Etiquette on a sailing boat today
The courtesy flag is flown at the boat's starboard spreader, whether the ensign is at the stern staff, or flown from the leech. If there is more than one mast, the courtesy flag is flown from the starboard spreader of the forward mast. It is considered disrespectful and rude to fly a courtesy flag that is old, tattered or raggy.
Flag Halyard
Dec 28, 2007. #15. Flag Courtesy. If you fly the American flag on a state registered or USCG documented pleasure vessel it should be flown either from a halyard on the starboard side of the vessel, at the main gaff, or approximately 1/3 below the masthead on the backstay. The only flag that is properly flown from a staff on the stern is a yacht ...
Flag halyard
3,502. - Telstar 28 Buzzards Bay. Jun 1, 2009. #3. I'd recommend installing a flag halyard by adding an eyestrap to the bottom of the spreader, using pop rivets. Then put a block, like a Harken micro on the eyestrap. Get yourself a spool of 300'-600' of 3mm or 4mm line, and use it for the halyards. Having a long spool of small stuff is always ...
C.SHERMAN JOHNSON Spreader Halyard Kit
Description. Spreader Halyard Kit. This kit provides everything you need to add a flag halyard to your boat. Includes: 40' of 3/16"diameter polyester line. Block with bail. And the famous Johnson shroud cleat for tying off the halyard.
Beaver Flags
Made In America since 1950. US Coast Guard retiree, Gordon Eager, the first "eager beaver", founded Beaver Flags in 1950 in St. Petersburg, FL. His initial focus was to provide sailors in St. Petersburg with custom, high quality, Made in the USA yacht flags. The St. Pete Yacht Club burgee, pictured left, was one of the first hand sewn applique ...
Custom Flags
Custom Sewn and Embroidered 4" x 6" Stick Table Flag. $19.95. THIS is WHY you should take advantage of our 70+ year history of designing, creating and sewing personalized flags, company pennants and boat burgees: 100% MADE IN THE USA by our experienced seamstresses Top quality UV resistant 200 and 400...
Feather Flags
Our classic feather flags range in size from 9.84′ up to 19.7′. We offer the widest range and highest quality flags in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Pinellas County or just about anywhere! We'll work with you to develop the design and work with you to get the perfect finishing and application. Call SpeedPro St. Petersburg today at (727) 877 ...
Flag pennant
Jan 24, 2005. 4,881. Oday 222 Dighton, Ma. May 17, 2013. #11. I fly my burgee on a "pig stick" or pendant staff which allows the flag to fly above my mast. Years ago I attached a cheek block to the side of my mast near the mast head and ran an 1/8" line through it with a horn cleat on the side of the mast.
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SPINNAKER. STORM SAILS. Don't have your rig dimensions, no problem. Click here to search by boat: RIG DIMENSIONS TABLE . If you prefer for us to assist you in finding the right sail, please call 727-327-5361 or email: [email protected]. OR fill out our contact form here and we'll contact you: CONTACT FORM.
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Boat owner's flag. The yacht owner can also fly their own national flag on the boat. It can be placed on the starboard spreader, but if the owner deems it appropriate it can be flown on the port side, as it is a flag of lower importance (than the ensign). The spreader is a mast reinforcement (between the mast and the shroud).
Read about nautical flag etiquette and the importance of flags. Call us: 800-858-8776. FREE Shipping Available Orders $75+* Call us: 800-858-8776; ... As per tradition, the courtesy flag is flown at the starboard spreader. If your boat has more than one mast, you must fly the courtesy flag from the forward most mast. ...
The flag of a USCG Auxiliary officer flies day and night when the officer is on board. On a vessel without a mast, it is flown at the bow staff in place of the USCG Auxiliary ensign; on a vessel with a mast, it is flown at the starboard spreader. Past officer burgees are displayed in the same manner.
This side is considered the personal flag side of the boat. It is recommended that you only fly one burgee on the halyard as opposed to flying every burgee you have on board. The size of these flags is typically 1/2 inch on the fly for each foot above water that they flag is flown; ie. a 15 inch flag when the spreader is 30 feet above the water.
Everyday Flag Etiquette. All boats operating in inland waters can fly the U.S. "Old Glory" 50-star flag, or the U.S. Yacht Ensign, the 13-star "Betsy Ross" flag with the fouled anchor. Flags are flown, traditionally from 8:00 a.m. to sunset, from the stern staff (when under way or occupied), or onboard sailboats —on aftermost sail 2/3 ...
For most of our cruising years, we used cheap nylon stick flags; usually just a few dollars each. Slide out the dowel (or ideally, get them sent without it!) and stitch loops on the hoist for tying onto a flag halyard. Conveniently, the 12x18" size of those flags is exactly what suits for a courtesy flag on Totem.
The Q flag: This is a yellow flag that indicates that you are requesting clearance from the local authorities when entering a foreign port. It is also flown at the starboard spreader of the boat, below the courtesy flag if there is one. It should be hoisted before you enter the port and lowered after you have been cleared.
Other Boat Flags. Fishing boats often fly flags denoting their catch. Known as Fishing Flags, these boat flags can feature marlin, sailfish, tuna, albacore, tarpon, wahoo, striped bass, bluefish, shark, mako shark, king mackerel, swordfish and more. They are flown from the port outrigger or spreader, and are flown upside down if the catch is ...
This flag is flown from the starboard spreader. On a boat with more than one mast, the flag is flown from the starboard spreader of the forward mast. The "Q" flag would displace any other flags that you had hoisted on the starboard spreader (yacht club burgee, Seven Seas Cruising Association pendant, state flag, etc.).
For example, on a 40ft. boat, the ensign should be 40 in. i.e. about 3.5ft. Other flags, such as club burgees, private signals and courtesy flags used on sailboats should be approximately 1/2 inch for each foot of the highest mast above the water. For example, on a 30ft. boat, with 50ft. between the masthead and the water, the burgee should be ...
0.70 LBS. Shipping: Calculated at Checkout. Current Stock: Quantity: Add to Wish List. Description. This Spreader Flag Halyard Kit is everything you need to rig a flag halyard to your spreader: 40 ft of 3/16" polyester line, a block with a pad eye for mounting on the underside of the spreader, a shroud cleat with wire rope clamp, and (2) bronze ...
Stern flag pole 3. Starboard spreader I also understand there should be 1" of hoist for every foot of boat so 30" tall flag is appropriate for a 30' boat. Fair winds . All U Get. Oct 2, 2008 3,809 ... Flying it from the spreaders while sailing wouldn't be. Raising the flag in any location and leaving it fly until its shredded really irritates me.
The courtesy flag is flown at the boat's starboard spreader, whether the ensign is at the stern staff, or flown from the leech. If there is more than one mast, the courtesy flag is flown from the starboard spreader of the forward mast. It is considered disrespectful and rude to fly a courtesy flag that is old, tattered or raggy.
Dec 28, 2007. #15. Flag Courtesy. If you fly the American flag on a state registered or USCG documented pleasure vessel it should be flown either from a halyard on the starboard side of the vessel, at the main gaff, or approximately 1/3 below the masthead on the backstay. The only flag that is properly flown from a staff on the stern is a yacht ...
3,502. - Telstar 28 Buzzards Bay. Jun 1, 2009. #3. I'd recommend installing a flag halyard by adding an eyestrap to the bottom of the spreader, using pop rivets. Then put a block, like a Harken micro on the eyestrap. Get yourself a spool of 300'-600' of 3mm or 4mm line, and use it for the halyards. Having a long spool of small stuff is always ...
Description. Spreader Halyard Kit. This kit provides everything you need to add a flag halyard to your boat. Includes: 40' of 3/16"diameter polyester line. Block with bail. And the famous Johnson shroud cleat for tying off the halyard.
Made In America since 1950. US Coast Guard retiree, Gordon Eager, the first "eager beaver", founded Beaver Flags in 1950 in St. Petersburg, FL. His initial focus was to provide sailors in St. Petersburg with custom, high quality, Made in the USA yacht flags. The St. Pete Yacht Club burgee, pictured left, was one of the first hand sewn applique ...
Custom Sewn and Embroidered 4" x 6" Stick Table Flag. $19.95. THIS is WHY you should take advantage of our 70+ year history of designing, creating and sewing personalized flags, company pennants and boat burgees: 100% MADE IN THE USA by our experienced seamstresses Top quality UV resistant 200 and 400...
Our classic feather flags range in size from 9.84′ up to 19.7′. We offer the widest range and highest quality flags in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Pinellas County or just about anywhere! We'll work with you to develop the design and work with you to get the perfect finishing and application. Call SpeedPro St. Petersburg today at (727) 877 ...
Jan 24, 2005. 4,881. Oday 222 Dighton, Ma. May 17, 2013. #11. I fly my burgee on a "pig stick" or pendant staff which allows the flag to fly above my mast. Years ago I attached a cheek block to the side of my mast near the mast head and ran an 1/8" line through it with a horn cleat on the side of the mast.
SPINNAKER. STORM SAILS. Don't have your rig dimensions, no problem. Click here to search by boat: RIG DIMENSIONS TABLE . If you prefer for us to assist you in finding the right sail, please call 727-327-5361 or email: [email protected]. OR fill out our contact form here and we'll contact you: CONTACT FORM.