Boat flags, just like any other flags used in other ways deserve the love and respect from people especially their owners. And while the land based flags are subjected to the dirt, grime, and weather changes, those used by seafarers are also prone to the same elements in the environment, plus the added salt breeze.
During a voyage, boat flags are constantly facing a strong wind, plus the occasional gusts of crosswinds, which would surely put a strain on the whole flag and pole set on any seafaring vessel. Factor in the salt particles carried by these winds and you hasten the wear and tear effect due to increased friction. This friction could sooner or later provide hundreds or thousands of micro scratches which removes the luster and brilliance of any design on the surface.
Another problem by boat flag owners is the fact that boats are not necessarily the cleanest places to stay. There is oil, dust, seawater and dried up marks on the boat surface, and you also have the occasional droppings of seagulls. All these spell one type of doom for your porous material – stain.
Stains is one of the most looked out things when handling or using flags, in this case even more so with boat flags. One has to be vigilant and be extra tedious in taking these flags down when not in use and washing them properly according to the recommended method to keep the in tiptop shape as long as possible. As everything would soon enough break down due to weathering, it is still good practice and discipline to constantly look out after it.
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by:
The Flagman
