Over the years a tradition has grown of many members having personal burgees. On vessels these are known as “owner’s burgees” and on power vessels these are flown from the starboard spreader or starboard antenna. This custom originated with boating members. These members were encouraged to have a specially sized version of their personal burgee made up for mounting in the Wheelhouse Dining Room. A plaque identifies the member(s) along with the name of their vessel.

   Currently there are several open spaces where burgees have been removed due to the fact that the burgee owner is no longer a member of the Club.

   This article is being written in order to encourage members with boats to have a personal burgee designed and made so that they can be displayed in the Wheelhouse. A personal burgee typically depicts some aspect of the owner’s life or occupation that is unique to the owner.  It can also depict, in some way, a pictorial representation of the boat name. There are numerous examples to be seen in the Wheelhouse. The burgees displayed in the Wheelhouse have specific dimensions in order that they are identical as far as size and style. The office has sheets setting out the dimensions which can be utilized to sketch a design. Burgees can be double sided or single sided. Single sided burgees lend themselves to relatively simple pictorial designs while double sided burgees are preferred to more elaborate designs embodying script or letters.

   After sketching your design on the sheet and upon review of the Burgee Committee you can have the Burgee made by Eagle Flag (274-9751) at 4224 Cleveland Avenue (located at N.W. end of the strip mall housing David’s Bridal). John has made several burgees for members or committees of our Club and can give you advice and also a price. The price is dependent on the relative simplicity or complexity of the design.

 - Burgee Committee