tying on a flag

[flylhp]

Hi

Can any one suggest the best knot for tying on a flag it has a wooden toggle on one end and a length of cord on the other

flylhp

 

[Stemar]

I have a bowline on my halyard through which the toggle fits (just, so it'll stay there!). I then use a sheet bend on the bottom.

 

[Vara]

First make signal halyard as an endless loop.(Reef knot or line splice)
Fashion a loop in halyard just large enough to take toggle(overhand),and secure line from flag(rolling hitch or clovehitch).Leave some slack in the halyard between toggle and flag line so that when the flag is hoisted it pulls the flag tight
Resist temptation of any arrangement which involves breaking loop of halyard.

 

[Benbow]

Ditto in all respects, except rather than making a permanent loop, I just drop a clove hitch over the toggle. I find that a bit easier and a bit more secure.

PS Double posting! Take 3 demerits and stand in the corner.

 

[sailorman]

remove the toggles
"Bend-on" the burgee with a sheet bend @ either end of burgee

 

[VicMallows]

In my book, whatever you can tie and untie happily and which stays secure. I have no time for the 'this is the correct knot' brigade; though it's true that more often than not the 'traditional' one for a given job will prove to be a fair choice.

Vic

 

[isandell]

I like the clove hitch idea.

I have flags with very different size toggles, so it's often difficult to get the toggles in without making the loop too big.

I usually attach the bottom string with a rolling hitch.

Ian

 

[yachtie8]

As one poster said if it works for you do it!!

Lets not get picky and tell people to do things our way just becasue it works for us- you are not necessary right remember

 

[ashanta]

The questions was asked and some like me are ex servicemen who had to do it the right way otherwise we were in the s---t. your'e right it probably doesn't matter. That is until you see your pride and joy flapping around the stays and frayed at the edges. Then again you could always get a new one for xmas?

Regards.

peter.

 

[BrendanS]

Interestingly, going back through the posts, no one insisted there was a single way of doing it, just gave helpful suggestions. Accusations of being picky and telling people how to do it seem unfounded

 

[Benbow]

Someone asks for advice, others reply with their suggestions and experiences and are criticised for being too prescriptive!

Let's face it, a response of 'do whatever works for you' would be useless.

 

[Cobra25]

Well said Sir! There is much to be learnt from experienced guys.
Never stop giving tips please!

 

[Cobra25]

Most definitely! Keep the advice coming.