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On Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:02:19 -0400, Capt. NealŪ
wrote:
What a lubberly set-up. You should install a proper flagstaff on
the
transom and decommission your improper set-up.
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Good advice. I'm sure everything on your Coronado 27 is set up in
proper Bristol fashion. Has it been underway recently?
Underway frequently and Bristol Fashion.
http://captneal.homestead.com/bristol.html
CN
I wonder what reason the great captain can give for mounting the
flagstaff on the port side?
JR
Because I board my vessel from the dinghy on the starboard quarter
because
it is uncluttered there. The port side has the BBQ, wires, etc.
CN
Another advantage is that people probably stay away from you thinking
that you know as much about handling a boat as you do flag etiquette.
JR
I know enough not to fly a flag 15 feet up the backstay. There is more
than one thing wrong with that picture.
Also, there is no set fast rule about placing the stern staff on
either port, starboard or middle.
From Chapman's piloting: "A single-masted sailboat underway may
fly the U.S., USPS, or yacht ensign at a stern staff. . ."
The illustration depicts the staff in the center but since
I have an outboard in the center the staff cannot be fitted
there. I hope this helps.
CN
CN
Doesn't help at all. There are two proper places to mount a flagstaff
on the stern and the port side isn't one of then. I must admit I am
surprised at you one this one capt.
JR
Proper is not proper if it is not functional. Besides, what about the
term stern staff don't you understand?
CN
Spent a lot of time googling and couldn't come up with anything could you?
Funny but sad.
Bye
JR
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JR.....You may care to read the information posted at this link. Note the
following:
" When flown from the stern, it should be on a staff (pole) that is
sufficiently long and angled, and that is offset to one side (traditionally
the starboard side), so the flag flies clear of engine exhaust and rigging.
"
http://www.sailonline.com/seamanship...etiquette.html
Flying the flag off the stern on the starboard side. Traditional, yes.
Mandatory for proper etiquette, no.
If you get your shorts in a knot over a stranger flying the flag off the
stern on the port side of his boat you need to get a life.
Jim
I was only jerking capt neal's chain like he likes to do to other
people. Sorry it bothered you.
JR