gunnarsilins
New member
Hi.
I´m writing an article for a Swedish Cruising magazine "Pa Kryss" about rules and practice concerning nation flags, and guest flags when sailing abroad.
In Sweden the rule regarding nation flags are, hoisting 08.00 and down at sunset, but not later than 21.00. The same with a guest flag under starboard cross tree when abroad.
But more and more people seems to carry the nation flag day and night when they are on board. Some also use te blue EU-flag with stars instead of the swedish blue with yellow cross, which in theor is against the rules.
I assume the rules in England are similar to the ones here.
But, what is the common practice? Are the rules strictly followed? And is there a trend to establish a new practice? What about EU-flags, and "local" nation flags, like the scottish and others?
I´m writing an article for a Swedish Cruising magazine "Pa Kryss" about rules and practice concerning nation flags, and guest flags when sailing abroad.
In Sweden the rule regarding nation flags are, hoisting 08.00 and down at sunset, but not later than 21.00. The same with a guest flag under starboard cross tree when abroad.
But more and more people seems to carry the nation flag day and night when they are on board. Some also use te blue EU-flag with stars instead of the swedish blue with yellow cross, which in theor is against the rules.
I assume the rules in England are similar to the ones here.
But, what is the common practice? Are the rules strictly followed? And is there a trend to establish a new practice? What about EU-flags, and "local" nation flags, like the scottish and others?