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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Describing the Bur gee

The bur gee is a triangular pennant that is commonly used by yacht and boating clubs. It takes the premier position on boats and vessel so you can easily find it on the back stay  starboard spreader or main masthead. The bur gee will also be displayed on a short staff on the bow on a powerboat. You can present these while docked or while traveling the seas.

Describing the Courtesy Custom Flag

The courtesy flags are always available when you’re moving over foreign or international waters. These stand for respect and as the name suggests, courtesy. When using a sailboat, the flag is flown on the starboard spreader. You can also transfer it to the masthead. When using a powerboat, you can put the bur gee on the port side spreader and put the courtesy flag on the bow staff.

About the Flag Measurements

The basic guideline when looking for the right ensign size is to provide an inch for each foot length of the entire boat. For example, if the vessel is 30 feet long, the ensign should also measure at least 30 inches in length. Another option is to round up to the next size present. Other types of flags like courtesy flags and bur gees must be around 1/2 to 5/8 inch long for every foot length of the vessel. So if the vessel measures 30 feet long, the flag should also be 15 to 19 inches long. Recreational boaters prefer to keep the custom flag size to 1/2 the size of the ensign.

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by: The Flagman


About the Bur gee

The bur gee generally has a triangle form. It is the basic pennant which is one of the most determinate traits of a boating group or yacht club. The bur gee is usually positioned at the best parts of the boat or vessel, such as the main masthead, back stay or starboard spreader. The bur gee will also be displayed on a short staff on the bow if it is found on a powerboat. The flag can be displayed while the vessel is docked or while traveling over water.

About the Courtesy Custom Flag

Courtesy flags are usually available on vessels moving over international waters and in foreign countries. These symbolize respect. The flag can be seen on the starboard spreader of a sailboat. You can also transfer the bur gee from the starboard spreader to the masthead if you prefer. The courtesy flag is usually placed on a bow staff which will replace the bur gee on a powerboat. As a result, the bur gee will be moved to the antenna or port side spreader.

The Flag Dimensions

The basic rule to get the right measurements is to have one inch for each foot of the total length of the vessel. If the vessel spans 30 feet long, the ensign should be at least 30 inches long. If it does not reach that length, you can round up to the next available size. Other types of custom flag should be around 1/2 to 5/8 inch in length for every foot of the total length of the boat or LOA.

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by: The Flagman