Which side (Port or Starboard) to fly USA Flag

[bgmatth]

I had a recent conversation with some family and friend about the proper location to fly the USA flag. I have two flag/rod holders on my 242. All the articles I read indicate the Port side is the proper place to fly the USA flag.

I like to ask which side (Port or Starboard) is the right location to fly the USA flag?

 

[rbarthur21]

My understanding was always to the left when facing, so I guess it depends on perspective for a boat unless there is an official rule. I always fly mine starboard assuming the observer would be looking at my boat from the front.

 

[Julian]

What I found on this topic:

If your boat is rigged with one starboard halyard and one port halyard, fly the signal of superior dignity on the starboard side and the signal of lesser dignity on the port side.

 

[Bizywk]

The American flag rules are pretty simple. It's always on the viewers left and the left of all other flags, so picture a color guard approaching from the front. It will always be the first flag just as we read Left to Right. So if you have multiple flag poles, choose the most starboard side for the US flag. Whenever possible, the American flag should be flown slightly higher than the others as well. If you only have one flag, I personally think it doesn't matter whether it's displayed on the port, center, or Starboard. Try to dedicate a pole to the US flag, but if you choose to run multiple flags on the same pole as the US flag, make sure the US flag is the highest one.

Other common mistakes: When displayed vertically, the union jack portion (The starts and blue field) must be on the viewer's upper left. The American flag must have a dedicated light on it at all times if flown at night and must never touch the ground. Disposal of worn and tattered flags must be executed by burning in a respectful ceremony - all American Legions and VFW's will accept and process worn out American flags free of charge. Any upside down flag is an emergency distress signal, but shouldn't be used on the water in lieu of the orange mariner distress flag.

 

[Tjw961]

Starboard side according to this: Boating Flag Traditions, Etiquette | Flagandbanner

 

[1WetBoat]

Disposal of worn and tattered flags must be executed by burning in a respectful ceremony - all American Legions and VFW's will accept and process worn out American flags free of charge...

Your local Cubscout/Boyscout troops will also gladly accept flags that need to be retired. They will do it in a flag retiring ceremony the proper way.

 

[Street glide]

I am looking at getting me a flag a pole for my 07 sx210 where could I get one

 

[Tjw961]

This is where I'm getting mine at. Flag Holder & Flags | Big Air