Our Ensign and Burgee
Our Ensign and Burgee
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VACANCY FOR A BEAVER LEADER, THIS COULD BE YOU!
An ensign flag is a national flag flown at the stern of a boat to identify its country and distinguish if it is a naval, merchant, or private vessel. They are heavily regulated in maritime law, they are primarily used to indicate nationality and legal jurisdiction.
The Royal Nay Sea Scout Ensign
The Royal Nay Sea Scout Ensign
The Royal Warrant for the Sea Scouts Ensign was granted on April 15, 1952 in the name of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, to the Boy Scouts Association (as it was then known) by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
This warrant specifically allows Royal Navy recognised Sea Scout Groups to fly a defaced Red Ensign. All other groups should fly the Red Ensign.
When Sea Scouts fly their ensign
When Sea Scouts fly their ensign
On Camp, it is raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset.
Scout Meetings: it is flown during our regular meetings at the "stern" of a ship / hall / headquarters.
The ceremony to raise the flag is called Colours and the ceremy to lower the flag is called Sunset. See the Sea Scouts page on our website for more information about these ceremonies.
Afloat: It may be flown on group-owned vessels when they are underway or at anchor, particularly when entering or leaving a port.
Ensign Description
Ensign Description
The Red Ensign, defaced in the fly with the badge of the Boy Scouts Association.
The badge is a fleur-de-lis (representing the Scout arrowhead) on a circle, surmounted by an Admiralty Crown.
The badge incorporated the words "BE PREPARED", the motto of the Scout Association.
The Royal Navy Sea Scout Burgee
The Royal Navy Sea Scout Burgee
The RYA reccomend that this should be flown at the masthead or at the bow of the boat. It is a way of identifying the group. Burgees are commonly used in racing, sailing, and as a symbol of pride in the Scout Group's home harbour or when competing. Burgees are often exchanged between clubs and organisations as a symbol of respect.
For more information on the Royal Navy Recognised Sea Scout programme visit Wikipedia, The Scout Association and The Admiral Lord Nelson Active Support Unit.
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