Ensign

[wombat88]

Is it correct etiquette for a small (12') boat to wear a Red Ensign or would it be deemed 'showy'?

I seem to remember a lower size limit?

 

[Mei Mac]

I wouldn't worry. This guy thinks it's ok.

 

[RichardS]

You can fly whatever you like ..... nobody cares.

Richard

 

[RupertW]

You can fly whatever you like ..... nobody cares.

Richard

You try flying an EU flag as ensign in the West Country - it was great fun the day I did

 

[Kukri]

Yes, there is a lower size limit (six metres overall length) on boats whose owners apply for a warrant to fly a defaced ensign, be that red or blue, but there is no limit on size for the ordinary red one. Indeed, if you are dinghy cruising in foreign parts, you are legally required to do so.

I have a great big EU flag, a gift from a German friend, to be flown just below the courtesy flag after April Fools Day next year.

 

[capnsensible]

You can fly whatever you like ..... nobody cares.

Richard

Depends where you are.......

 

[RichardS]

Depends where you are.......

Of course it does ..... but I didn't think that the OP intended to sail his 12 footer across the Channel. :encouragement:

Richard

 

[wombat88]

Indeed not though now you mention it...

 

[capnsensible]

Of course it does

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