Yacht ensign information

A yacht ensign is a flag allowed by some nations to be hoisted as the national ensign (instead of the civil ensign) by yachts. As with any other civil...

countries may also hoist a U.S. ensign to show their national character. The U.S. Yacht Ensign (a variation of the national ensign; see below) is often used...

the naval ensign (or war ensign). It is also known as the merchant ensign or merchant flag. Some countries have special civil ensigns for yachts, and even...

Victoria Sussex Motor Yacht Club The Cruising Association Permission for yachts to wear the blue ensign (and other special yachting ensigns) was suspended during...

according to the relevant protocol. High Civil Authorities' flag Yacht ensign Customs Service ensign Spanish Navy jack Some high-ranking officials of the Spanish...

Ensign). British yachts owned by members of the Royal Yacht Squadron are authorised to apply for a permit to wear this ensign. Defaced white ensigns include...

the Union Flag in the upper canton. The White Ensign is also worn by yachts of members of the Royal Yacht Squadron and by ships of Trinity House escorting...

warrant to wear what is now the navy's White Ensign. The burgee (a triangular shaped flag identifying yacht club membership) is differenced with a St George's...

The Red Ensign or "Red Duster" is the civil ensign of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is one of the British ensigns, and it...

A yacht club is a boat club specifically related to yachting. Yacht clubs are mostly located by the sea, although there some that have been established...

The Canadian Red Ensign (French: Red Ensign canadien) served as a nautical flag and civil ensign for Canada from 1892 to 1965, and later as the de facto...

at sea is known as an ensign. A courteous, peaceable merchant ship or yacht customarily flies its ensign (in the usual ensign position), together with...

the ensign of the nation in whose territorial waters they are sailing at the starboard yard-arm. This is known as a courtesy flag, as for yachts. The...

States. The Ensign is a development of the Pearson Electra. The design was built by Pearson Yachts of Bristol, Rhode Island and later by Ensign Spars of...

Navigation on the Rhine Flag of Myanmar, Burma, 1974-2010 United States Yacht Ensign Flag of the Cook Islands Flag of Cape Verde Flag of Indiana Flag of Louisiana...

Merchant and Marine Flag of Maine Ensign of the Coast Guard Ensign of the Power Squadrons Yacht ensign Union Jack (state jack, 2002–present; naval and state...

Bermuda Yacht Club (RBYC) is a private yacht club that was established as the Bermuda Yacht Club on 1 November, 1844, after the sport of racing yachts had...

Presidential Standard of Manuel Azaña (1936-1939) Ministerial Standard Yacht ensign used on recreational boats or ships (1931-1939) Spanish Republican Army...

center 1977–present Yacht ensign The flag of Spain with a blue plain Royal Crown in the center 1977–present Customs Service ensign The flag of Spain with...

World War reached its conclusion. The Yacht club has a warrant to wear the UK's special undefaced blue ensign. The organisation was founded by members...

presidents for its civic contributions. Its official publication is The Ensign magazine. There are many educational opportunities available within the...

Royal Irish Yacht Club was founded in 1831 in Kingstown (later renamed Dún Laoghaire), Ireland. In that same year, the club was granted an ensign by the Admiralty...

Flag Date Use Description ?–Present Ensign of Royal Danish Yacht Club ?–Present Ensign of Randers Sejlklub ?–Present Denmark Yacht Ensign...

several changes of name and insignia. When known as the Arundel Yacht Club, the club's ensign was a red flag with a white border, with the letters "AYC" on...

White Ensign as Gosling was a member of the Royal Yacht Squadron, but the Red Ensign is flown when chartered (see photograph). Gosling sold the yacht in...

distinctively-shaped flag.  Transport portal Broad pennant Civil ensign Courtesy flag Ensign Maritime flag Naval ensign Oxford University Press Rousmaniere, John (1999)...

The New Zealand White Ensign (also known as the New Zealand Naval Ensign or the Royal New Zealand Navy Ensign) is a naval ensign used by ships of the Royal...

flag. On 27 February 1832, the Royal Swedish Yacht Club received the right to use the triple-tailed war ensign, including a centre white field with a golden...

the Blue Ensign defaced with the club coat of arms. To fly a Blue Ensign was, and still is, considered a great honour and a privilege for a yacht club, certifying...