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I think we as a responible group should strive to maintain the standards handed down to us.It is clearly outlines in Dixon Kemps tome on yachting that all yacht owners should look to the senior yacht,ie RYS as to when the ensign should be struck.So if you are in an anchourage with a white ensign chappie follow his example.This maybe a small thing but the empire was built on such weighty matters.Here in Spain carrying a National flag is compulsory,so lets not end up like Spain!!!
 
"lets not end up like Spain!!! "


Hmmmm... 2 hour lunches... sunshine.... warm temperatures.....nice beaches...Tappas.... Rioja.....

I think I choose Spain.
 
My club rules tell me when to strike the ensign & re-hoist in the morning if left to my own devices. But you are correct, it does say I should follow the example of any Flag Officers that happen to be in the fleet, or the Grey Funnel line if present.

I never paid much attention to flag ettiquette before, but do now try to follow my club's Victorian guidelines. It gives me a little pleasure to know that I am doing something else "right". As mentioned on a previous thread, it hurts no-one & those it annoys are saying more about themselves than me with their snide comments.
 
"look where that got them..they lost the Armarda.....downhill ever since! "

Oh well... Manyana...
 
It's all cobblers.

But let's remember the simple guidelines:-

Display the flag only between sunrise and sunset on buildings and stationary flagstaffs. The flag may be displayed for twenty-four hours if illuminated in darkness.


Do not display the flag in inclement weather.


Do not let the flag touch the ground.


The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.


Before flying a flag at half-staff, hoist to its peak for an instant before lowering it. Similarly, when lowering the flag it should again be hoisted to the top of the flagpole then reverently lowered to the ground.


Half mast is defined as the flag depth, for example a 2 yard (1.8m) long x 1 yard (0.9m) deep flag, should be lowered approximately 1 yard (0.9m) down from the top of the flagpole.


If more than one flag is flown they should all be raised at half-mast or not flown at all. Flags of foreign nations should not be flown unless their country is also observing morning.

As a sign of mourning the flags on flagpoles should be flown at half mast. A black ribbon is attached to flags hoisted on shorter outrigger staffs, and a black cravat to military parade flags.


It is not good practice to fly two flags on the same halyard. This signifies the top flag has captured the lower flag.


The national flag should not be displayed in a position inferior to any other flag. It must be flown on the highest flagpole (senior flagpole).


If displaying more than one flag, the national flag of the country should be hoisted first and taken down last at the end of the day.


A guide to the order of precedence of more than one flag in the UK is as follows:
(1) Union flag
(2) Any other national flag
(3) Flag of Europe
(4) Flag of England/Scotland/Wales
(5) Regional/City/County flag
(6) Corporate/House/Club/School/Organisation flag


When flown with other national flags, all flags should be flown on separate flagpoles of the same height. The flags should be of the same size, flown at the same height. The other national flags should be flown in alphabetical order according to the official language of the country.


When two flags are displayed the national flag should be on the left of the observer, facing the staff. If the national flag is crossed with another flag, its staff should be in front of the other flag.


When three flags are flown the national flag should be flown on the centre flagpole.


When four flags are flown the national flag should be on the observers left.


When five flags or more are flown a national flag should be placed at each end of the line.


In a semi circle arrangement of flagpoles the national flag should be in the centre.


In an enclosed circle, the national flag should be centred and flown immediately opposite the main entrance of the building, or, if placed externally should be flown next to the entrance of the main building. The order of the flags should be clockwise in alphabetical order, either in official language of country or in English.


A flag used as a coffin drape should be placed so that the hoist is at the head and top edge is over the left shoulder.


When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting horizontally or at an angle, the canton should be placed at the peak of the staff.


When a flag is displayed from a staff on a speaker’s platform, it should be on the speaker’s right as he faces the audience.


A flag carried in a procession should be free flying, if a national flag it should the first in the procession. If carried in line with other flags it should be place on the right hand side facing the direction of movement. However, if it is carried with two or more flags it should be placed in the centre, or, two national flags should be placed at the end of the line.
 
Searush said:
My club rules tell me when to strike the ensign & re-hoist in the morning if left to my own devices. But you are correct, it does say I should follow the example of any Flag Officers that happen to be in the fleet, or the Grey Funnel line if present.

I never paid much attention to flag ettiquette before, but do now try to follow my club's Victorian guidelines. It gives me a little pleasure to know that I am doing something else "right". As mentioned on a previous thread, it hurts no-one & those it annoys are saying more about themselves than me with their snide comments.
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Ever thought that you might be the problem though ?

Not even a little bit ?
 
mogy said:
I think we as a responible group should strive to maintain the standards handed down to us.It is clearly outlines in Dixon Kemps tome on yachting that all yacht owners should look to the senior yacht,ie RYS as to when the ensign should be struck.So if you are in an anchourage with a white ensign chappie follow his example.This maybe a small thing but the empire was built on such weighty matters.Here in Spain carrying a National flag is compulsory,so lets not end up like Spain!!!
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I sail to get away from all that ****, surely that is what real freedom is all about?:eek:

(the missing word is another name for poo):)
 
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