tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2849192822723679832.post9209899849422277534..comments2024-03-28T08:25:51.140-08:00Comments on Denali Rose: Friday Funny 10/27 (Alaska's Flag)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2849192822723679832.post-12741572013470034962017-10-30T10:14:08.973-08:002017-10-30T10:14:08.973-08:00When we got new running rigging in Anacortes, the ...When we got new running rigging in Anacortes, the guys made us dedicated flag halyards with integrated clips. They work fairly well, but sometimes catch on other things, and are hard to run up, and down. (Like the one mizzen mast step that somehow got unfolded, and sticks out. It's main mission is to catch the flag, and hold it until the flag rips. Not cool!) Good luck with your flag, I look forward to seeing your Mexican courtesy flag flying!Donna/Denali Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084071043127970610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2849192822723679832.post-90779982355639785842017-10-30T10:13:12.494-08:002017-10-30T10:13:12.494-08:00Hi Mike, Regarding flag wear, we have found these...Hi Mike, Regarding flag wear, we have found these to be the longest lasting and best value so far: http://amzn.to/2zjnH0s <br /><br />Regarding flying from the mizzen mast- we have a small mizzen masthead crane extending maybe 12" aft, from which a small block hangs. A flag halyard runs throught hat sheave and back to the stern rail clear of the mizzen boom, etc. We run the 3' x'5' US flag about 2/3rds of the way up the mizzen mast [per protocol] and from there it, and the same sized Alaska flag below it clear most obsticles... <br /><br />An alternative [also within protocol] is to fly the colors from a staff on your stern rail...<br /><br />We have enjoyed following you guys as you traverse S along the Pac coast. I haven't made that treck in 20+ years; thanks for envoking the memories, and safe travels...<br /><br />Cheers! BillBillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191931152143532061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2849192822723679832.post-50817323004672867282017-10-30T09:02:00.140-08:002017-10-30T09:02:00.140-08:00I too love a flag flying on a boat. It is always e...I too love a flag flying on a boat. It is always exciting to run the Canadian flag up the starboard spreader halyard when we enter that country. And soon we will be raising our Mexican courtesy flag when we cross the border into Mexico.<br /><br />One irritation with our U.S. flag, flying from the mizzen topping lift is that they get beat up fairly quickly and then look downright unpatriotic. After reading your post, I will take the current flag down and see if I can find a more durable design. Flying from the topping lift looks great when the flag is new but it is a pain to take down (think dropping the mizzen boom)DarthBunnyLovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114147809229149816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2849192822723679832.post-63670535803572012512017-10-28T17:13:17.736-08:002017-10-28T17:13:17.736-08:00The reply when we order stuff over the phone, and ...The reply when we order stuff over the phone, and give our address, saying AK, is often, "oh, okay, that item will be shipped to Arkansas." Uh.. no...<br /><br />What country flag is on the transom of your boat?Donna/Denali Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084071043127970610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2849192822723679832.post-38785974237127890452017-10-28T04:44:12.079-08:002017-10-28T04:44:12.079-08:00So interesting to learn what the Alaskan flag look...So interesting to learn what the Alaskan flag looks like and what it symbolizes. Love the fact that it was a child who designed it. That FB exchange on Alaskan currency is funny. I guess some people aren't all that great at geography :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.com