In accordance with the warrant dated 24th September 1844, granted to the Club by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, the  Club Flag is the Blue Ensign of Her Majesty’s Fleet, with a crown over the “Liver” in the fly of the Ensign.

Members may obtain Warrants from the Club Secretary permitting them to fly the Blue Ensign on a private yacht.  Warrants may be obtained for yachts of not less that two tons, if registered by tonnage, or seven metres in length, if registered by length.  

Each yacht requires a separate Warrant to wear the Blue Ensign. 

The most senior position for a flag on a vessel is reserved for the Ensign – this is as close to the stern of the vessel as possible.  The Ensign shows the country of registry of the vessel and indicates its nationality.

A UK flagged vessel must wear her ensign as required by the Merchant Shipping Act, which includes when entering or leaving a foreign port and on demand.

At sea, It is recommended that the ensign is worn at all times in daylight, especially when near to, or in sight of, land or another vessel.
In harbour Ensigns should be raised at 0800 local time from 15th February to 31st October and 0900 local time from 1st November to 14th February.  They are lowered at sunset, at 2100, or when the owner goes ashore, whichever is the earliest.

Further guidance on the law and etiquette of the blue ensign can be found through the link below.