Long lasting ensign

[LittleSister]

You are not required to. It’s a long standing tradition, that’s all, and it does save wear and tear.

. . . and avoids your ensign acquiring too much of that continental garlic and urine odour!

 

[Wansworth]

Here in Galicia the law states the ensign has to be flown at all times hence ttters of flags attached to backstays.But the good thing is a long lag lasts as it’s a horizontal so to speak.I bought years ago a very nice very large water dipping engine but only noticed it was really old and had an eagle…..Franco era

 

[Fr J Hackett]

Here in Galicia the law states the ensign has to be flown at all times hence ttters of flags attached to backstays.But the good thing is a long lag lasts as it’s a horizontal so to speak.I bought years ago a very nice very large water dipping engine but only noticed it was really old and had an eagle…..Franco era

It's advisable not to dip your engine in the water no matter what the regulations say

 

[Wansworth]

It's advisable not to dip your engine in the water no matter what the regulations say

 

[MontyMariner]

Robust Kevlar® fabrics by the metre

Damn, they don't do Red, but you could have a nice Blue one

 

[NormanS]

I don't go all bubbly about sticking to exact times for my flag*, but I can't see any point in it being up in the dark, when nobody can see it anyway. It also comes down if we're leaving the boat for more than a day.
*My flag is a Scottish Saltire.

 

[trapper guy]

im not much of a staunch patriot, so im not really affected emotionally when it comes to flying the flag.
i put it up purely for identification purposes when travelling in my boat, i leave it out at night, then put it away when on my mooring.
thats all it there for, clear identification of boats at sea.

 

[Snowgoose-1]

It may be my age, but I would say that 50% of the time, I forget to fly it.

 

[MontyMariner]

It may be my age, but I would say that 50% of the time, I forget to fly it.

Just floating around the English coast, I don't forget, a lot of the time I just can't be bothered!
Going X Channel it flies from the top of my mizzen and stays up till I get back to my mooring and pack up to go home.

 

[oldmanofthehills]

I have a Cornish speaking wife/navigator, and our cornish named (not by us) boat ismoored in cornish waters so we fly the Cornish Ensign when on board - last about 6 years before renewal.

Seemed all Ok on visiting Brittany on various occasions, but then again no one round the world understand UK odd flag system - they see the Jack in the top left hand and ignore the background. Blue, white, red, St Pirans Cross - its all the same to them

 

[Tomaret]

Ensigns should be worn like dinner jackets - slightly crumpled to give the impression that you are not new to whatever malarkey you are engaged in.

 

[Buck Turgidson]

As my boat is permanently moored in a foreign port I just consider it a consumable and buy cheap printed ones, but I do have a lovely big sewn one for special occasions.

 

[MontyMariner]

I do have a lovely big sewn one for special occasions.

What occasions do you consider special?

 

[Buck Turgidson]

What occasions do you consider special?

Sailing with friends or family as I’m normally singlehanded.

 

[SaltyC]

Have to admit to not following protocol and removing at dusk. However,if sailing at night I will remove as it obscures the stern light.

 

[Sandy]

. . . and avoids your ensign acquiring too much of that continental garlic and urine odour!

Have you considered seeking medical advice about that?

 

[Jules W]

I have seen folks paint the wind vane of their wind generator. Does this count?