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About the U.S. Yacht Ensign

While the International maritime law primarily applies to vessels owned by the U.S. government and military, small, non-registered craft owned by U.S. citizens may also hoist a U.S. ensign to show their national character. The United States ensign is the American Flag, however, many privately-owned recreational craft use the U.S. Yacht Ensign in place of the national flag.

U.S. Yacht Ensign Design

The U.S. Yacht Ensign is a modified version of the American flag. It has the same 13 red and white stripes, as well as navy blue canton in the upper left corner. However, inside the canton, the 50 white stars are replaced with a fouled anchor in a circle of thirteen stars. Most yacht ensigns are manufactured in 2:3 or 3:5 proportions, but the traditional dimensions are the same as the national ensign, 10:19.

History of the U.S. Yacht Ensign

The U.S. Yacht Ensign was created by an Act of Congress in August 1848. However, the legislation did not authorize the U.S. Yacht Ensign to replace the national flag as a means of identifying the vessel’s nationality. In fact, the secretary of the New York Yacht Club specifically described the flag as a “distinguishing flag to be worn at the masthead,” and not as an ensign that would have been flown at the stern or gaff.

The intention of the law, and the purpose of the U.S. Yacht Ensign, was to indicate that a yacht was licensed by the Treasury Department, allowing private boats meant for pleasure, cruising and racing to move between ports without the need to clear customs. Yachts eligible for the license were initially 20 net tons and over, later reduced to 15 net tons, because smaller craft were not subject to the same customs rules.

The Navy fervently argued that the U.S. Yacht Ensign was meant to be used in addition to the national ensign, not in place of it. Yet, most yachtsman continued to use it in lieu of the national flag, and boats of all sizes, regardless of whether or not they held the Treasury Department license, began flying the U.S. Yacht Ensign from their sterns.

U.S. Yacht Ensign Accepted as National Ensign

The Navy eventually recognized the U.S. Yacht Ensign as a substitute for the national ensign in 1939, and the argument over which boats were eligible to fly the flag became a moot point in 1980 when the Vessel Documentation Act removed the special yacht license, along with the requirement to display the yacht flag.

Today, the United States Power Squadrons’ guide to flag etiquette provides that the U.S. Yacht Ensign may be flown as an alternative to the national ensign by U.S. recreational boats of all types and sizes. However, the standard national ensign should still be used when in international or foreign waters.

Honoring Tradition with the U.S. Yacht Ensign

Continuing a tradition that dates back to the mid-nineteenth century, the yacht ensign is now flown as a matter of custom by many recreational boats and yachts, including American journalist, author, television writer and yachtsman, Christian Williams.

Williams recently featured our U.S. Yacht Ensign in his YouTube Video, “Why We Sail — Refit and Hey, Why no Dodger?” The flag in the below video clip logged 15,000 nautical miles, and, as Williams notes, “It’s in better condition than he was.”

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How could Williams sail 15000 miles with a yacht ensign in contravention of the rule that restricts the yacht ensign validity to US waters only?

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BURGEES, ENSIGNS, FLAGS and PENNANTS

By Judy Hills, ACBS roving reporter, member of RDC Triangle Chapter

Have you ever given thought to the burgees, ensigns, flags and pennants that we fly on our boats?  Did you consciously select yours or did you just copy what you saw someone else doing?  What do you know about nautical flag etiquette and usage?  This article addresses this topic.

According to the US Power Squadron, “Flags are often too small…The national ensign flown at a flag staff on the stern of your boat should be one inch on the fly (long end) for each foot of overall length.”

Flag —One class of flags is called the “international maritime signal flags.”  According to Wikipedia, there is a signal flag “for each letter of the alphabet, and pennant for numerals.  Each flag (except the R flag) has an additional meaning when flown individually, and they take on other meanings in certain combinations.”  For more information on the meanings of international maritime signal flags click on this link:  http://www.marinewaypoints.com/learn/flags/flags.shtml   It is more common to see the international maritime signal flags displayed on sailboats than pleasure power boats.

Did you know?

• The word for the scientific study of the history, symbolism and usage of flags is vexillology.
• The position of honor on a ship is the quarterdeck at the stern of a ship, and thus ensigns are traditionally flown either from the ensign staff at the ship’s stern, or from a gaff rigged over the stern.
• The general rule that no flag is flown higher than the national flag does not apply onboard a ship.  A flag flown at the stern is always in a superior position to a flag flown elsewhere on the ship, even if the latter is higher up. (Wikipedia—maritime flag). 
• If you take your boat to international or foreign waters, the traditional United States ensign should be flown.
• You should avoid flying more than one ensign from a single halyard or antenna.
• Massachusetts and Maine are the only two states with their own maritime flags (special versions of the state flags for use afloat).
• There is an international burgee registry. http://www.burgees.com/burgeeframe.htm
• To learn more about maritime flag etiquette: http://www.usps.org/f_stuff/etiquett.html
• If you are into vexillology and want to see some really weird flag designs, check out https://www.reddit.com/r/vexillology/ or click here to see vexillology Youtube videos. Click here to check out the National Maritime Museum’s historical collection of flags.

So, having a little fun with our vexillology topic, if you or your ACBS Chapter were to design a flag, what would it look like? 

Send  your pictures, reports, announcements, and boat biographies to  [email protected]

Nice informative piece, thx. One concern: I recently ordered and attempted to fly the ACBS burgee on my ’55 Chris-Craft Continental 22′ and discoverd that the height measurement (~13″) is way too long for my canted mast (pins are about 9″ apart). Has ACBS considered a more “runabout” size for a burgee?

I contacted the company that we purchase the burgees from. The company offers a 10″ size which should place the grommet holes about 9″ apart. If you would like me to order one for you, let me know if you prefer cotton or nylon and slanted or straight. The cost is $39.

This added information came from Gene Porter: “Your yacht ensign info is inaccurate or remiss in that it fails to note that the yacht ensign must never be flown in international or foreign waters since it has no standing as a national ensign. [from the Power Squadron web site]

This is particularly applicable in such areas as the Thousand Islands where US boats frequent Canadian waters, too often flying illegal flags.

Thank you, Gene. One of the advantages of being in this organization is that information is shared from many sources. The website committee invites comments and discussions. It helps us all be more informed.

I fly the flag and ensign that was actually shipped from Century in June of 1959 when my Gray V8 powered 16 ‘ Resorter was delivered to Ithaca NY, she has only had two owners and moved 15 miles North still on Cayuga l and is now used mostly for sunset rides, she saw many hours as a competition ski boat as her original owner was a skier for many years she has also made the trip from Sodus Bay NY across Lake Ontario to the St. Lawrence seaway twice a year for many years to his cottage on the St Lawrence.

Great article but I believe you left out an important fact about the U S ensign. Congress in 1914 or 1916, please don’t hold me to the dates, pasted a law that made the United States Power Squadrons flag an official flag for U S yachts. Bob Korts Member USPS since 1960.

Did you know original ensign flags had sewn stars not embroidered stars like we see today. The stars were cut out of fabric and sewn around the edges.

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Flags, Ensigns, and Burgees – Getting it Right

26th July 2023

Flags, Ensigns, and Burgees

Getting it right.

Flags and pennants tell a story to those who observe them, so a code of conduct or etiquette has been developed over the years to determine how flags and pennants should be properly flown. Here are eight simple tips on the proper way to display flags, ensigns, and burgees:

• There is only one flag to fly as the ensign on a Canadian yacht – the Maple leaf, the national flag. Resist the urge to fly the red ensign, the Union Jack or, heaven forbid, the skull and cross-bones. U.S. vessels also fly the national flag, the Stars and Stripes, as an ensign: however, two modified versions of the U.S. flag are sometimes flown as an ensign on pleasure craft – the yacht ensign (an anchor in a circle of stars with horizontal red stripes) or the U.S, Power Squadron’s ensign (an anchor in a circle of stars with vertical blue stripes). Strictly speaking, the modified versions are only supposed to be flown in U.S. domestic waters. U.S. Vessels travelling abroad should properly fly their national flag. A proper national flag size is one inch of flag for every foot of vessel length.
• The correct position for the ensign is the taffrail, (aftmost railing on the stern) set from a staff; or, under sail from the peak (upper end of a gaff) or two-thirds up the leech (Marconi-rigged) of the aftermost sail. If the boom of a sailing vessel will clear the ensign staff, it is acceptable to fly the ensign at the taffrail while under sail.
• Never hoist a faded or ragged flag. This should be self-explanatory but since many yachts still go about with a tattered flags, it seems we need to be reminded that flying flags is like dressing up or wearing a uniform.
• The ensign must come down at night. Colours should be made (ensigns and other flags hoisted) at sunrise. They should be lowered at sunset.
• The courtesy flag, the ensign of a foreign country, should be flown from the starboard crosstree while in the waters of the country (except for number six below). Some cruisers indulge in the mistaken belief that the higher a flag is the more important it is, and object to a foreign flag being hoisted above the height of their own national ensign. This is utterly misguided – the place of honour is at the stern – not flying a courtesy flag is not only rude but can lead to a fine in some countries.
• When entering foreign waters, and before clearing customs, the “Q” flag (yellow) should be hoisted and left up until clearance is granted. At that time a “Q” flag is replaced with the courtesy flag, which will remain flying until leaving that country’s waters.
• A club burgee (which is a pennant or triangular flag) is flown from the masthead, although many power boats follow Chapman’s rules of flag etiquette and display the club burgee on the bow. The difficulty nowadays is that many sailboats have wind vanes and antennas mounted at the masthead, which make flying a burgee from there problematic. One solution is to ensure the wind vane is mounted far enough forward or aft that it won’t hit a pig stick rising aloft on a separate halyard. A second option is to fly the burgee from a halyard attached to the starboard spreader.
• If you dress with code flags for special occasions they should be up only when you’re at anchor or moored to a dock, not underway. The flags are strung together in no special order except that, for appearance’s sake, The square flags and the pennants (triangular) are evenly spaced and the colours well contrasted. They should be strung from the stem head (or bowsprit end) to the masthead(s) and then down to the taffrail. Traditionally the pilot jack (a Union flag with white boarder) is hung below the end of the bowsprit. No club burgee, ensign or other distinguishing flag shall be included in the line but should be flown in their usual places.

(Deane Hislop in Partnership with Freedom Marine)

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U.S. Yacht Ensign looks like the national flag and ensign but with a fouled anchor in a circle of stars in the canton blue area. In August of 1848 by Act of Congress the flag (ensign) began the used by licensed U.S. yachts.

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American Yacht Ensigns

Yacht Ensigns Flags by Flag-Works over America.  Yacht Ensigns Flags are available in a variety of sizes.  We carry Yacht Ensigns, Power Squadron Flags, US Union Jacks, and Coast Guard Auxiliary Flags.  Yacht Flags have an Embroidered or Sewn design with sewn stripes.

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U.S. Yacht Ensign Flag

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• The US Yacht Ensign is looks like the American flag, but includes a fouled anchor in a circle of stars in the canton, instead of the 50 stars of a typical American Flag. The ensign was created by Congress in August, 1848 as a flag to be used by licensed U.S. yachts. The flag is often used by licensed and unlicensed yachts.
• Constructed with a high tenacity, marine-grade nylon creating the highest quality, greatest fade resistant flag manufactured for outdoor flag use.
• This flag features our premium glossy stars and lock stitched sewn stripes.
• Finished with the highest quality, durable polyester canvas heading which is reinforced with precision stitching and spurred brass grommets.
• The fly end is finished with four rows of superior lock stitching for a highly durable reinforced outdoor weather product.

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