New Burgee

For sometime now I have been sailing without a burgee at the top of the mast to give wind direction - relying on the wind in my face so to speak; that is until now. I have finally invested in a burgee for the Xenon.

Pic - New Burgee for the Topaz Xenon

All I can say is; fellow sailors, watch out next Sunday when we have the next race. 

If you are really into Burgees, here are a few facts

• Burgee is the name of the distinguishing flag, regardless of its shape, of a recreational boating organization.
• Square is for racing, triangle is for cruising.
• GBP6.25 from the Chandlery at Brightlingsea.
• Sailing 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.