In the case of a British registered vessel or a vessel under 24 metres which would be entitled to be a British.

Yacht flag etiquette uk. None of these flags should replace or obscure the red ensign but rather complement it. The law requires that a private pleasure yacht should display its nationality if required by wearing proper national colours Merchant Shipping Act 1995 s2. Government and local authority buildings in England Scotland and Wales are encouraged to fly national flags every day of the year the flying of flags at certain locations in Northern Ireland is constrained by The Flags Regulations Northern Ireland 2000 and Police Emblems and Flag Regulations Northern Ireland 2002.

Whether you are sailing a ship ferry or a boat the flag etiquettes at sea remains the same for all. For example house flags pennants or coloured buntings. The basic order of precedence of flags.

Some of the main flags that are used on ships are ensigns flag with the colour of nationality jacks flags smaller than ensign used for signalling and distinction house flags flag of the owner or company pennants flags used by ships. Flag and Yacht Etiquette are derived from Britain so British rules should be followed with the following comments. A small replica of another clubs Burgee may be flown at your.

Defaced white ensigns include that of the British Antarctic Territory. Although this might cause offence to some there is nothing legally wrong with this practice provided the rules governing the wearing of a special ensign are adhered to. Other flags that would be acceptable would be any registered county flag as well as a club burgee if you are a member.

Foreign Yachts should fly the red ensign as a courtesy flag when visiting the UK not a Union Jack and may also fly the red ensign for some associated British. Rainbow and pride flags as well as sports flags are also acceptable although good etiquette would avoid flags with text on them. Flags may be flown on every day of the year.

Ensign and Burgee 11 The Ensign is the national flag and denotes the nationality of the owner. British yachts owned by members of the Royal Yacht Squadron are authorised to apply for a permit to wear this ensign. Failure of a UK registered vessel to fly an Ensign is a breach of the Merchant Shipping Act.