Royal Yacht Squadron

[jwilson]

Many Commodores of the Squadron sail far less than 40 - 50 footers, one of the wealthiest had a very modest 30 footer and even HRH Prince Phillip (another ex-Commodore) sails the odd dingy! (Coweslip / Dragons).

I did a delivery of a RYS yacht (without flying the white ensign of course) and it was a 1970s 3/4-tonner.

 

[Cardo]

You may all be shocked to read that the (large) white ensign was not taken down overnight.

Well, at least not that I noticed, and I do tend to Meerket.

 

[pmagowan]

You may all be shocked to read that the (large) white ensign was not taken down overnight.

Well, at least not that I noticed, and I do tend to Meerket.

I think, but am not sure, that the ensign is supposed to stay up at all times in foreign ports.

 

[Grumpybear]

A member of the RYS will not need to worry about reducing wear on his ensign, which is what impelled Mr Pepys to make his rule!

 

[Jamesuk]

So, what kind of person would be a member of said club?

Anyone British in the right place at the right time to be asked then seconded.

 

[VexedIllologist]

Salutes are paid to warships and Royal yachts only

You do not dip your red ensign to a Royal Yacht Squadron vessel flying a white ensign. You only dip your ensign to a Royal Navy warship with a white ensign when it is underway and, in theory, outside of the Solent. So now you know!

Quite right.

It is the status of a warship (part of the relevant Sovereign State) that is saluted.

Royal and State yachts, which carry the relevant Head of State are also saluted.

While a warship will return your salute, a Royal yacht does not.

The distinct privilege of hoisting the St George's Ensign in yachts of the Royal Yacht Squadron does not entitle such vessels to a salute.

 

[snowleopard]

It is my understanding that a white ensign, when flown on a yacht, is known as the 'Gin Pennant'.

 

[pmagowan]

I think technically you can dip your ensign to any similar or superior ensign as a sign of salute even though it is not required. I have found the RYS good at returning salutes whereas the navy are not. I am happy to dip my ensign for a laugh at the least opportunity but I think a royal yacht is the one time you don't expect a reply.

 

[OGITD]

Anyone British in the right place at the right time to be asked then seconded.

WOW! & THANKS! ... so I still have a chance!?

I know of a couple of 'Owd-Shipwrecks' in those circles ..... & I might be having an introduction to a couple more this year .... if me 'owd-pal' Bungs has anything to do with it .....

It is my understanding that a white ensign, when flown on a yacht, is known as the 'Gin Pennant'.

If I ever am allowed HA! ... then mine will be a 'Rusty-Nails' mop / filter ....