Here are some ways you can show good cruising manners when mooring or anchoring, in the marina, or under way.
[SailNet, 5 November 2003]
An argument against the tendency to sneer at boats and boaters of a different type. How to respect others′ needs on the water.
[SailNet, 17 June 2002]
Extensive set of guidelines and protocols for flying the U.S. yacht ensign, the Union Jack, national flags, yacht club burgees, private signals, and other flags, including raising and lowering, half-masting, and dressing ship.
[United States Power Squadron, USA]
Custom and politeness are important for cruisers to be welcome in foreign waters. Here are some tips, including a an almost imperceptible mistake you can make that could constitute "a declaration of a state of war.
[The Cruising Life, Vero Beach, FL, USA]
Where and when to fly your ensign or national flag, yacht club burgee, and private signal. Recommended sequence of code flags for dressing ship.
[SailNet, 4 July 2002]
Suggestions for making yourself welcome and appreciated underway, at anchor, and in the marina, with tips if you are going to have guests on your cruising yacht..
[BoatSafe.com, USA]
A method of making complex flags easily, using only a fabric marker, a sewing machine, and a pair of scissors.
[Yandina Ltd., Beaufort, SC, USA]
An extensive checklist for a safe, courteous, and environmentally-friendly, and law-abiding cruise.
[The Cruising Association, London, UK]
Teak flag poles and sockets.
[Thai Teak Marine Company Limited, Bangkok, Thailand]
Complete line of foreign national flags, signal flags, U.S. flags and ensigns in several sizes. Also make custom flags and purely decorative flags and banners.
[Brewer Banner Designs, New Bedford, MA, USA]