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Cormorant · 27-06-2009, 14:31

Thanks for all the advice.

I was hoping to avoid adding yet more stuff to my boat, but it looks like a flagstaff at the stern will be necessary.

Unfortunately, the starboard quarter is already taken -- our off-center mizzenmast resides there. There's barely room to squeeze one in on the other side, but I'll do that. I can already foresee it becoming a handhold for kids coming up the swim ladder, so I better build it strong. . . .

I hope that flying the ensign on a flagstaff on the port quarter is acceptable. I believe I read in one or two places that the starboard quarter is "traditional" but not required. I am left-handed after all, so I should get special dispensation.

As for the courtesy flag, I think I'll hoist it up the mainmast -- when the mast is up. And I'll create a socket for a small flagstaff on the side of the tabernacle itself for times when we fold the mast down.

Not sure how I'll fly the Q flag and the courtesy flag at once, but I'll think of something. Luckily that will only need to last a few hours, I hope.

David -- have a great trip! An AF3 will be heaven there. Just keep a careful eye on winds and tides. If you get a chance on a nice day, go out to Stellwagen Bank and see the whales. It's about 5 miles NNW of Race Point. Also, if you troll a lure, even from a plywood handline, between Wellfleet and P-town, you can't help but catch a bluefish. We're going to be there in mid-July. Can't wait.

Thanks again to all.

27-06-2009, 14:31	#7
Cormorant Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Catskill Mountains (too far from the sea) Boat: 31' homebuilt Michalak-designed Cormorant "Sea Fever" Posts: 63	Thanks for all the advice. I was hoping to avoid adding yet more stuff to my boat, but it looks like a flagstaff at the stern will be necessary. Unfortunately, the starboard quarter is already taken -- our off-center mizzenmast resides there. There's barely room to squeeze one in on the other side, but I'll do that. I can already foresee it becoming a handhold for kids coming up the swim ladder, so I better build it strong. . . . I hope that flying the ensign on a flagstaff on the port quarter is acceptable. I believe I read in one or two places that the starboard quarter is "traditional" but not required. I am left-handed after all, so I should get special dispensation. As for the courtesy flag, I think I'll hoist it up the mainmast -- when the mast is up. And I'll create a socket for a small flagstaff on the side of the tabernacle itself for times when we fold the mast down. Not sure how I'll fly the Q flag and the courtesy flag at once, but I'll think of something. Luckily that will only need to last a few hours, I hope. David -- have a great trip! An AF3 will be heaven there. Just keep a careful eye on winds and tides. If you get a chance on a nice day, go out to Stellwagen Bank and see the whales. It's about 5 miles NNW of Race Point. Also, if you troll a lure, even from a plywood handline, between Wellfleet and P-town, you can't help but catch a bluefish. We're going to be there in mid-July. Can't wait. Thanks again to all.