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"jeannette" wrote in message ... On 25 Apr 2005 20:00:01 -0700, wrote: Some people just want to complicate life. Just use clothespins to hold your flag to any desired stay or shroud and ignore authoritarian nonsense. If they complain, make up something sensible about how the boomslang inteferes with it being visible. Why would you want to fly any flag other than the Q or a courtesy flag? Excessive yachtiness is really annoying. If your boat is US documented you must, by law, fly the US flag. A clothepin is unlikely to hold much above 5 knots. I have my flag on the topping lift. Easy to lower if I need to. Pretty dumb place for a flag! Do you anchor or tie to a pier? Do you ever motor? From Chapman's --- "Under power alone, or at anchor or made fast, the ensign should be flown from the stern staff of all sailboats. If an overhanging boom requires that the staff be off center, it should preferably be on the starboard side." CN |
jeannette wrote: On 25 Apr 2005 20:00:01 -0700, wrote: If your boat is US documented you must, by law, fly the US flag. Not quite. In 1939 the Navy Judge Advocate General opined the yacht ensign is acceptable in lieu of the national ensign. |
"Mark" wrote in message oups.com... jeannette wrote: On 25 Apr 2005 20:00:01 -0700, wrote: If your boat is US documented you must, by law, fly the US flag. Not quite. In 1939 the Navy Judge Advocate General opined the yacht ensign is acceptable in lieu of the national ensign. Only in domestic waters. CN |
I know I'll catch hell but....
here hear wrote: Some people just want to complicate life. Just use clothespins to hold your flag to any desired stay or shroud and ignore authoritarian nonsense. If they complain, make up something sensible about how the boomslang inteferes with it being visible. Why would you want to fly any flag other than the Q or a courtesy flag? Excessive yachtiness is really annoying. |
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