Atlantic Cruising – Ayamar Nautico

Flag Canary Islands

Lorie — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:17:11 +0000

The Canary Islands courtesy flag features three vertical bands of white, blue, and yellow with the regional coat of arms and is flown by visiting vessels when cruising or calling at ports within the Canary Islands. While the Canary Islands form part of Spain, this regional flag is commonly displayed by yachts operating locally as a sign of respect and regional identification. Intended for courtesy use in the standard small size, the flag should be flown from the starboard spreader or a designated courtesy flag halyard. Manufactured from marine-grade polyester, it is suitable for continuous outdoor exposure in Atlantic cruising conditions.

Size: 20 x 30 cm

Flag Ireland

Lorie — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:02:21 +0000

The Ireland flag features a vertical tricolour of green, white, and orange and is used both as a courtesy flag by foreign vessels and as the national ensign by Irish-registered craft. Smaller sizes are commonly flown as courtesy flags when entering Irish waters, while larger sizes are suitable for display as the vessel’s national flag. Manufactured from marine-grade polyester, the flag is designed for durability and colour retention in marine environments. Courtesy flags should be flown from the starboard spreader or a designated courtesy flag halyard, while the national flag should be displayed at the stern or on a stern-mounted flagstaff in accordance with accepted maritime practice.

Sizes available:

20 x 30 cm
50 x 75 cm

Larger sizes available to order

Flag Portugal

Lorie — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:40:19 +0000

The Portugal flag features a vertical bicolour of green and red with the national coat of arms centred over the colour boundary and is used both as a courtesy flag by foreign vessels and as the national ensign by Portuguese-registered craft. Smaller sizes are commonly flown as courtesy flags when entering Portuguese waters, while larger sizes are suitable for display as the vessel’s national flag. Manufactured from marine-grade polyester, the flag is designed for durability, colour stability, and reliable performance in marine environments. Courtesy flags should be flown from the starboard spreader or a designated courtesy flag halyard, while the national flag should be displayed at the stern or on a stern-mounted flagstaff in accordance with established maritime practice.

Sizes available:

20 x 30 cm
30 x 45 cm
40 x 60 cm
70 x 100 cm

Larger sizes available to order

Flag Cape Verde

Lorie — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:49:05 +0000

The Cape Verde courtesy flag features a blue field with a horizontal white and red stripe and a circle of ten yellow stars and is flown by foreign-registered vessels as a sign of respect when entering Cape Verdean territorial waters. Intended for courtesy use in the standard small size, the flag should be hoisted on the starboard spreader or a designated courtesy flag halyard in accordance with international maritime etiquette. Manufactured from marine-grade polyester, it is suitable for outdoor marine use in Atlantic cruising conditions.

Size: 20 x 30cm