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In summary, we must communicate to our customers that they must take down flags before storms and that no-one will warrant a flag in winds greater than 22mph, they simply won’t last.

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These little pieces of cloth are actually an important communication tool for boaters and port authorities alike, as they are a quick and simple way to convey a message.

We have recently invested in some additional soft signage plant and equipment and my attention is back on flags.  I am part of a networking group and I noticed a post claiming that a supplier’s flags were poor quality.  This person’s client had complained about the flag not surviving the winds, these were the winds that devastated parts of the UK in February 2022.

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In short the fabric must be lightweight enough to allow the image to show through on both sides (I’m not talking about double sided flags here).

The problem we have here is that many people consider a flag to be of equal quality to a traditional flag sewn from pre-dyed fabric, like that of a Pride flag (made up of 6 pre-dyed colours to make the rainbow effect.).  This material can heavy and can withstand the elements, but you will still notice some in tatters after a storm.

The flag for Slovenia, which may show as the letters SI on some platforms.

Beyond these flags, yacht clubs and other marine organizations may have their own flags, for use by their members. There are also fishing flags, which are used by vessels to indicate what type of fish they are catching.

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Most people want nicely designed, colourful feather or beach flag and these cannot be achieved using traditional sewn precoloured fabrics, plus it would be cost prohibitive, you certainly could not get a full colour image.

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Simply put, the term “boating flags” is an umbrella term that refers to a system of flags designed to act as quick communication devices for boat or ship operators.

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Nautical flags were originally used in naval battles as a way for one ship to communicate with other fleet members. Since these early flag-based communications were limited, they essentially acted as a way of letting other fleet members know that a meeting was needed to discuss tactics or relay further instruction.

While walking the marina docks, you may have noticed that the yachts and boats moored there display several boating flags.

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Flags have never been so low in cost to manufacture and thus purchase.  They are also a better option for the environment because they are easier to recycle than PVC banners.  However, like PVC banners, they are not a permanent signage solution, they will weather and become worn.

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The system of boating flags has since evolved to contain 26 square flags (for the letters of the alphabet), 10 numbered pennant flags, 1 answering flag and 3 substitute flags. These are collectively known as the International Code of Signals.

In the 1700s, more elaborate flag signals were developed, which resulted in the creation of the Royal Navy’s Permanent Fighting Instructions, which detailed 45 possible messages using only 11 flags.

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As the outdoor display seasons begins, I have added to this blog.  Initially I wrote this to support our customers when selling flags to avoid their own customer relationship disasters.  I still believe the issues raised below are important, but I recently noticed that we get summer storms, usually these occur at the end of June and beginning of July.  So the issues below are worth a 3 minute read.

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They were double-sided with rope welded in and reinforced leather pockets.  It was overkill when you think that we were not the installation contractor.  This was a separate contract that dictated that the banners were to be lowered if the winds exceeded 20mph.

This leads us on to full colour digitally printed flags.  These flags are sublimated (either printed directly to the fabric or transferred from a sublimation paper print).  The ink is “infused” into the polyester using heat.  The process we use is by printing directly to the fabric and then “fixing” (sublimating the inks) using a fixation unit (a bit like feeding the fabric through an oven).

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The fabric used in most flags in 110g polyknit, this is a lightweight polyester which can absorb the inks and allows the image to show through on both sides.  An elastic tape is then sewn to the edge for a pole and the reminder is hemmed or overlocked to reduce the likelihood of fraying.

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Although there are too many signal flags and pennants to list here, as a boater, it’s a good idea to get to know how they look and what they are used for.

This made me consider what our selling proposition is on the durability of flags, reminding me of the George Square banners we manufactured.win

In 1738, a French officer by the name of Mahé de la Bourdonniase developed the first numerical flags. Bourdonnaise’s new system made possible a whopping 1,000 potential messages using only 3 flags.

It’s important that you know how to identify boating flags and their meanings and understand when they should be flown. Proper use of the flags will ensure that you receive the support you need and avoid confusing other boaters.

The flags in the international code of signals each has a unique design and colour pattern that is easy to see and understand. The code is made up of the following flags: