White ensign on a "ordinary" yacht

[tudorsailor]

White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

While sailing around Mallorca, I saw a sailing yacht in a marina flying a white ensign. I did not have the opportunity talk to the skipper.
Are there circumstances that an "ordinary" sailing yacht might fly a white rather than red ensign? I suppose the yacht could be a Royal Navy training yacht, but there was no indication of this

TudorSailor

 

[absit_omen]

Re: White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

If the master of the yacht is a member of the Royal Yacht Squadron and has the appropriate, in date warrant, and his yacht conforms to loa requirement and is not being used for commerial purposes - yes.

My Blue is so faded it is often confused for a White. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[Litotes]

Re: White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

The Royal Yacht Squadron is the only yacht club empowered to grant warrants to wear the white ensign.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Re: White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

Agreed, but I rather thought non-reds ceased to be legal tender once out of UK waters?

 

[absit_omen]

Re: White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

Ooooh Goody, here we go again. I'll pop back in another 147 replies!

 

[AlJones]

Re: White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

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While sailing around Mallorca, I saw a sailing yacht in a marina flying a white ensign. I did not have the opportunity talk to the skipper.
Are there circumstances that an "ordinary" sailing yacht might fly a white rather than red ensign? I suppose the yacht could be a Royal Navy training yacht, but there was no indication of this

TudorSailor

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A Royal Naval training vessel would have a Blue Ensign defaced with an anchor.

He would be a Royal Yacht Squadron member and Skipper/Master of the said vessel.

I haven't heard that they are not 'legal' outside UK waters??????


Al.

 

[Saguday]

Re: White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

Oh, nooo-o-o-o-o-o............!!!!

 

[ccscott49]

Re: White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

I heard that the warrant was issued by UK for UK waters only, for both defaced blue and white, maybe I'm wrong, but dont care anyway!!


I know of one man on this forum who could sort all this out, he's on the thames forum, Byron!!

 

[absit_omen]

Re: White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

No, the warrant does not specify any area. From recollection (mine is so old and tattered) it says something like:

"In recognition of supreme sailing, navigation, personal and social skills, bravery, fortitude, selflessness and modesty it is the pleasure of the First Sea Lord to confer upon you the small honour of this Warrant. Wear your colours with pride and take no notice of those mealy mouthed jealous gits - especially from the pricipalities who may seek every opportunity to rubbish you and take particular delight when you cock up mooring your long keeled MAB"

Or something like that.

Of course, this only applies to proper warrants from service clubs. Not the red bally things you can buy by filling in a direct debit form.

 

[AlJones]

Re: White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

When out on a jolly, I fly an undefaced Blue, RNSA Member. Never had a problem, ..............................so far!!!

 

[Saguday]

Re: White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

I want one of those!!

 

[absit_omen]

Re: White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

Presumably not on one of your commercial fleet and on a warranted vessel. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Both skipper and vessel are named on the warrant.

 

[jgmacm]

Re: White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

wear a scttish saltire instead.you,ll get no problems from anyone,just admiring glances

 

[absit_omen]

Re: White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

No thanks. I prefer to stay within the common sense interpretation of the law/regulations/custom/directives.

(delete any, or all you are not happy with).

 

[jgmacm]

Re: White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

anteap,do you never go out?i,m only doing this cause i,m layed up in bed with the gladis

 

[AlJones]

Re: White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

As I said when I'M OUT on my yacht for a jolly!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[VicS]

Re: White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

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Wear a Scottish saltire instead. You'll get no problems from anyone, just plain bewilderment

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Until you meet some petty minded official in some faraway foreign port!

 

[absit_omen]

Re: White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

Yes, I normally go out all of the time. However I am in a one horse Portuguese village babysitting my four year old whilst my ex wife is away having a good time. Sadly, during this period this forum is the only 'adult' conversation I have. I use the word 'adult' with some reservation.

Anything else you need to know?

 

[tom52]

Re: White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

Anteak, ignore him he is a troll.

 

[davidfox]

Re: White ensign on a \"ordinary\" yacht

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Anything else you need to know?

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Yes whats the weather like?