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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 03-01-2014, 09:49
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Posted By goboatingnow
Re: Courtesy Flags

serious breach of maritime ensign rules going on there. given the flag below it , I presume its to be expected


The spreader is correct the starboard is considered superior to the port.

dave
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 02-01-2014, 20:55
Replies: 69
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Posted By goboatingnow
Re: Courtesy Flags

I know , I said rarely adhered too, also rather then abandoned under law. Many countries have the requirement, but often as not over look the lack of a Q flag , less so the courtesy flag I find...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 02-01-2014, 20:05
Replies: 69
Views: 11,241
Posted By goboatingnow
Re: Courtesy Flags

Requesting " free practique" is a policy rarely adhered to these days. In most cases you have to go ashore to clear in , unlike the time you were cleared at sea. Hence these days , especially in the...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 02-01-2014, 03:01
Replies: 69
Views: 11,241
Posted By goboatingnow
Re: Courtesy Flags

Great , but where do you hank on the Jib, and its look like marina fees might be fairly large.


Seriously regional courtesy flags should never be flown from the starboard side , fly anything you...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 01-01-2014, 15:12
Replies: 69
Views: 11,241
Posted By goboatingnow
Is there any other form of jimmy buffet music lol...

Is there any other form of jimmy buffet music lol

Dave
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 27-10-2013, 15:10
Replies: 69
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Posted By goboatingnow
I don't sail currently under the red ensign , so...

I don't sail currently under the red ensign , so I don't follow the rules for dousing the ensign at night. I treat it like an occupancy flag ( or the regents flag ) it flies when I'm on board

Dave
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 29-07-2013, 01:26
Replies: 69
Views: 11,241
Posted By goboatingnow
Where the Red UK maritime ensign is valid , it is...

Where the Red UK maritime ensign is valid , it is flown as a courtesy flag. The UK union flag should NEVER be flown as a courtesy flag , its use is reserved for UK government or military ships. ...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 19-07-2013, 04:11
Replies: 69
Views: 11,241
Posted By goboatingnow
Re: Courtesy Flags

No this is not the common accepted usage of courtesy flags, You host on entering the territorial waters of the country and it remains flying until exit,

I dont beleive any of this is enshrined in...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 19-07-2013, 04:09
Replies: 69
Views: 11,241
Posted By goboatingnow
Re: Courtesy Flags

Q flags are specifically not required in EU waters for EU visiting boats and becuase these represent the vast majority of visitors the whole use of 'Q' flags has fallen out of use. Actually Q flag...
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