How do you use burgee?
Traditionally, the burgee is flown at the main masthead. A burgee must match a special Ensign if one is worn and it should always be higher than the Ensign. Flag etiquette states that only one burgee is flown at a time, but it is not uncommon nowadays to see yachts flying more than one burgee.
What is a burgie?
1 : a swallow-tailed flag used especially by ships for signals or identification. 2 : the usually triangular identifying flag of a yacht club.
What does the word Gonfalon mean?
1 : the ensign of certain princes or states (such as the medieval republics of Italy) 2 : a flag that hangs from a crosspiece or frame.
What is a Club burgee?
A burgee is a small flag found on many yachts to indicate a yacht club affiliation. Yacht club burgees may be found in many shapes, but are most commonly either triangular or swallow tail. Most clubs have unique burgees that immediately identify their member’s boats.
How to make a yacht club burgee flag?
If we don’t have it, we can arrange to have your design digitized by our skilled Art Department. If you are in the planning stages of your burgee design, the steps below will help you to get your burgee design from an idea to a high quality Prestige Flag burgee! These prices are for club flags that are applique (cut and stitched).
Where are the burgees on a power boat?
Power boats fly the burgee off a short staff on the bow. Exchange: Traditionally, the first time a member of one yacht club visits another, there is an exchange of burgees.
When to fly a burgee on a yacht?
Definition: A burgee is a distinguishing flag, regardless of its shape, of a recreational boating organization Etiquette: Yacht clubs and their members may fly their club’s burgee while under way and at anchor, day or night, but not while racing.
How much does a prestige flag Burgee cost?
If you are in the planning stages of your burgee design, the steps below will help you to get your burgee design from an idea to a high quality Prestige Flag burgee! These prices are for club flags that are applique (cut and stitched). There is a one time set-up fee of $85.00 if pattern is not on file.