On previous boats I've flown an american flag by attaching it with spring clips to the back stay. I'm trying to figure out the best place to fly an american flag on our new H260. Clipped on the topping line? on the line attached to the spreader pulley? mount a flag pole off the stern? any suggestions on what is "appropriate"??
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Jay Williams
Check Chapman's Marine Etiquette
I remeber reading in it that flying flags on any rigging was taboo, but I would double check me. We also have a H260 and we are planning on getting a pole to put on the stern somewhere. Maybe just above the stern light if it does not interfere with anything.
I remeber reading in it that flying flags on any rigging was taboo, but I would double check me. We also have a H260 and we are planning on getting a pole to put on the stern somewhere. Maybe just above the stern light if it does not interfere with anything.
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Ed
As I recall from my days in the NAVY
While in port (anchored, moored or tied to a pier) the ensign (US Flag) is flown off the fantail (stern) on a mast (pole). When the vessel is underway it is flown on a mast (usually as high as possible without being affected by smoke from the stacks. Since most sailboats don't have stacks, it should be flown from the mast on its own halyard. Happy sails to you. ~ _/) ~
While in port (anchored, moored or tied to a pier) the ensign (US Flag) is flown off the fantail (stern) on a mast (pole). When the vessel is underway it is flown on a mast (usually as high as possible without being affected by smoke from the stacks. Since most sailboats don't have stacks, it should be flown from the mast on its own halyard. Happy sails to you. ~ _/) ~
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Tom Wootton
I don't know if it's proper...
...but I've been using the mast support pole, the one used for trailering, as a flagpole for my Yacht Ensign (American Flag with anchor and 13 stars in a circle, instead of 50 stars). As far as I can tell, it doesn't violate the rules as set forth in the link below, but if anyone disagrees let me know.
...but I've been using the mast support pole, the one used for trailering, as a flagpole for my Yacht Ensign (American Flag with anchor and 13 stars in a circle, instead of 50 stars). As far as I can tell, it doesn't violate the rules as set forth in the link below, but if anyone disagrees let me know.
My best recollection
I seem to recall that the national flag or ensign is flown at the stern of the vessel. The leech of the mainsail and the topping lift are also acceptable substitutes, but the backstay technically is not (although I have seen many vessels with a small ensign fixed directly to the backstay). The national flag of the vessel should be the largest one flown aboard. The yellow Q flag is flown at the lowermost spreader when you first enter a foreign port. Once you clear Immigration and Customs, it must be replaced by a small courtesy flag of the country you are visiting, and should remain in place until after you have cleared out. Peter H23 "Raven"
I seem to recall that the national flag or ensign is flown at the stern of the vessel. The leech of the mainsail and the topping lift are also acceptable substitutes, but the backstay technically is not (although I have seen many vessels with a small ensign fixed directly to the backstay). The national flag of the vessel should be the largest one flown aboard. The yellow Q flag is flown at the lowermost spreader when you first enter a foreign port. Once you clear Immigration and Customs, it must be replaced by a small courtesy flag of the country you are visiting, and should remain in place until after you have cleared out. Peter H23 "Raven"
and Chapman says..............
"A single-masted sailboat underway may fly the U.S., USPS or Yacht Ensign at a stern staff, or at the leech of the mainsail approximately 2/3 the length of the leech above the clew."
"A single-masted sailboat underway may fly the U.S., USPS or Yacht Ensign at a stern staff, or at the leech of the mainsail approximately 2/3 the length of the leech above the clew."
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John Revenboer
Flag Etiquette
The flag of the boat's country of registry should be flown off the stern,either fronm the backstay or a flagstaff. Since the Hunter 260 does not have a backstay, you will need to purchase a flagstaff. I have one on my H260 mounted to the stern rail. When travelling in the waters of another country, the flag of the host country should be hoisted to the starboard spreader. In the case of a ketch,yawl or schooner,the host country flag flies from the starboard spreader of the forwardmost mast.
The flag of the boat's country of registry should be flown off the stern,either fronm the backstay or a flagstaff. Since the Hunter 260 does not have a backstay, you will need to purchase a flagstaff. I have one on my H260 mounted to the stern rail. When travelling in the waters of another country, the flag of the host country should be hoisted to the starboard spreader. In the case of a ketch,yawl or schooner,the host country flag flies from the starboard spreader of the forwardmost mast.
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