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The definition of a yacht & sailing club burgees can be described as flags for recreational sailing organisations. The term burgee usually applies to a triangular pennant, tapering, or swallow-tailed pennant. Known also as a pennon and pendant, it is a long, narrow flag that is wider at the hoist and narrows towards the fly end.
Yacht and sailing clubs will have a unique flag/burgee, which helps to identify their organisation’s boats. The burgee can be flown from a high position, such as the rigging or at the bow of the vessel.
In the past, burgees were made from a woollen cloth called bunting. The design was either screen printed, hand-painted or sewn into a cloth fabric. Today, in our fast-paced world, if a large quantity is required, the flags are usually printed. This can be screen printed or digitally sublimated. Other production methods can be used, such as semi-printed and sewn or simply hand/machine sewn.
The fabrics have changed over the years, and now woven or knitted polyester is used for the main field of the flag. The design is either printed straight onto the flag, sewn back to back, or appliqued. The appliqued version design can be knitted from polyester or cotton.
We produce a wide range of yacht & sailing club burgees and sailing flags from 12” to 2yds. There is no minimum quantity, and small orders are welcome.