charles_reed
Active member
Re: If I might make a minor
Nope. Perhaps all the Yanks I've met are from the wrong side.
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Nope. Perhaps all the Yanks I've met are from the wrong side.
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Blue Ensigns
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Robin
Well-known member
Re: If I might make a minor
I believe that might be the ensign of what they call the 'power squadrons', so it's either a mobo thingy or means you are one of Dubya's mates?
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I believe that might be the ensign of what they call the 'power squadrons', so it's either a mobo thingy or means you are one of Dubya's mates?
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AndrewB
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Re: If I might make a minor
Not quite, this is the US Power Squadron ensign:
It never had quite the same official status as the Yacht Ensign, but again I think it might denote Snottie Yottie (Stinkpot Division).
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Not quite, this is the US Power Squadron ensign:
It never had quite the same official status as the Yacht Ensign, but again I think it might denote Snottie Yottie (Stinkpot Division).
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boatmike
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Re: Blue Ensigns: Advantages and Disadvantages
Actually I would object less to being mistaken for an antipodean than I would a "Milord"....
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Also counting on being mistaken for some kind of elite military rank to get preferential treatment is taking advantage of the fact that no-one understands what is in reality a bit of elitist nonsense either in the UK or abroad. Just about anyone with a boat can join the CA on payment of a subscription surely? Isn't that just a teeny bit dishonest?
No. While I respect your point of view I think I will stay as I am. An "oik" with a boat flying the good old red duster, faded or not. No need to pretend then..... But thanks for the other side of the argument, and I will still buy you a beer if we meet!!
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Actually I would object less to being mistaken for an antipodean than I would a "Milord"....
)Also counting on being mistaken for some kind of elite military rank to get preferential treatment is taking advantage of the fact that no-one understands what is in reality a bit of elitist nonsense either in the UK or abroad. Just about anyone with a boat can join the CA on payment of a subscription surely? Isn't that just a teeny bit dishonest?
No. While I respect your point of view I think I will stay as I am. An "oik" with a boat flying the good old red duster, faded or not. No need to pretend then..... But thanks for the other side of the argument, and I will still buy you a beer if we meet!!
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boatmike
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Hong Kong. You can buy anything there....
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lille_bee
New member
What's English for Pwllheli?
lille_bee
New member
And we're registered in Beaumaris,Anglesey, North Wales- how English is that!!!
charles_reed
Active member
I've used my CA defaced blue in the Med for the last 5 years and, as I'm not bothered about being mistaken for an Antipodean, found it beneficial.
Most authorities in the countries I've visited recognise it as vaguely military with the result that you get far less hassle than common civilian flags.
The explanation I overheard being given to the port-police in Alghero, by their berthing master was amusing and illuminating:-
"Oh that's worn by milords..."
Most authorities in the countries I've visited recognise it as vaguely military with the result that you get far less hassle than common civilian flags.
The explanation I overheard being given to the port-police in Alghero, by their berthing master was amusing and illuminating:-
"Oh that's worn by milords..."
Mirelle
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Re: If I might make a minor
I spent a very pleasant few days in the Med aboard a definitely all-American Alden schooner flying the Liberian flag, some years ago.
I spent a very pleasant few days in the Med aboard a definitely all-American Alden schooner flying the Liberian flag, some years ago.