Burgee
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Burgee is the name of the distinguishing flag, regardless of its shape, of a recreational boating organization.
Yacht clubs and their members may fly their club's burgee while underway and at anchor, but not while racing. Modern sailing vessels fly the burgee from a lanyard under the starboard spreader on the mast, while older sailing vessels fly the burgee from the main masthead. Power boats fly the burgee off a short staff on the bow.
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[edit] Courtesy
Traditionally, the first time a member of one club visits another, there is an exchange of burgees. Exchanged burgees are then often displayed on the club's premises, e.g., in the office or bar. On "Opening Day", sailors fly their burgees together.
[edit] History
The burgee was first introduced in 1875.
[edit] Citiations
1.HE Web Design. "International Burgee Registry." . 21 Sept. 1998. Halling Enterprises. 28 July.2009 <http://www.burgees.com/burgeeframe.htm>. 2.Bakker, Jarig. "History of Yacht Club-burgees (Germany)." WWW.crwflags.com. 11 Nov. 2006. Web. 28 July 2009. <http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/de@ychis.html>.
