Annin United States Flag / Ensign 48 x 72"

Show your spirit and honor those who made your freedom possible with Annin's 48 x 72" United States Flag / Ensign.

Features:

• "Old Glory" pattern with (50) stars and (13) stripes
• 100% Solar-Max® nylon fabric for protection against the elements year-round
• Double stitched sewn stripes
• Large embroidered star field
• Sturdy white canvas heading
• Incredibly durable brass grommets
• Fast drying and fade resistant
• Flies in the lightest breeze
• Machine washable
• 1-Year ColorFast guarantee
  • Backed by a Warranty against material defects and workmanship

Flying the United States National Flag Ensign

• The U.S. Flag ensign is proper for all U.S. yachts, without reservation
• All boats, when at anchor, fly it from the stern staff, if so equipped, only while occupied
• It is flown from the stern staff of powerboats underway on inland waters
  • If the powerboat has a mast and gaff, the proper display is at the gaff
  • On a Sportsfisherman, where a stern staff would be in the way of the action, the practice is to fly the ensign from a halyard rigged just behind the tuna tower
• The ensign should be flown from the stern staff of all sailboats when under power alone, or at anchor or made fast
  • On Marconi-rigged sailboats under sail alone, the practice for many years had been to fly the ensign from the leech of the aftermost sail, approximately 2/3 the length of the leech above the clew
• This puts it in about the same position it would occupy if the boat were gaff-rigged, and on gaff-rigged sailboats it is proper to fly the ensign from the peak of the aftermost gaff
• The advent of the modern high-aspect-ratio rig, with the boom end well inboard of the stern, has made it is possible to fly the ensign from the stern staff of a sailboat underway, and this is now an accepted practice
• The ensign should be flown from the stern staff of all sailboats
• If an overhanging boom requires that the staff be off center, it should preferably be on the starboard side
• Note: The United States Flag should never be displayed while the boat is racing