Found this on internet There is a rule covering flag size on boats. Ironically, it is usually cited to discourage flying a flag that is too small, but it works both ways. It says the width of a flag should be one inch for every foot of boat length. I reckoned that the version of the Stars and Stripes I saw flying with the brag flags on a 40-foot racer-cruiser was the right size for a 160-foot boat. Where, when and how should the flag be flown on a sailboat? A good guide is John Rousmaniere, who in his The Annapolis Book of Seamanship interprets the traditional etiquette in a way that takes into account the requirements of contemporary boats: The ensign (the 50-star national flag) or the yacht ensign (the nautical version with 13 stars and a fouled anchor) may be flown from the traditional position stitched to the leach of the aftermost sail or from a staff at the stern. It should be flown from 8 a.m. to sunset when under way or when anchored or moored, but not when racing. The club burgee should be flown at the masthead on a pigstick or, if that's not practical because of the clutter common on modern mastheads, at the starboard, lowermost spreader. On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 12:23 PM, brian gilbert <hammerguy@bellsouth.net> wrote:

Hi Jim:

You can correctly fly the ensign from a flagstaff at the stern, or sewn onto the leech of your mainsail, 2/3 of the way up. It should be 1" long for every foot of boat length... in your case, 15" minimum.

This is according to John Rousmaniere in the Annapolis Book of Seamanship.

Best BG

-- Brian Gilbert Author, Fix It And Sail, The Complete Trailer-Sailor Marine Media 3404 Hartford Dr Chattanooga, TN 37415 www.sailingsmall.com

From: montgomery_boats-request@mailman.xmission.com Reply-To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:17:56 -0600 To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 62, Issue 9

Can any of you skippers help me with the proper placement of the American flag while under sail.

I want to fly the flag properly and respectfully

Thanks

Captain James A Sadler Skipper sailing vessel Pelican M-15

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