Yacht Club Officer Flags

Yacht Club Officer Flags

Today, Gettysburg Flag Works is the go to resource for our premium collection of yacht club flags and officer pennants.

Designed specifically for traditional and modern clubs, these yacht flags are an essential part of maritime ceremony and signaling as you probably know.

Whether you’re a Commodore leading the fleet or a Rear Commodore coordinating events, our flags are built to last and clearly identify yacht club officers.

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What Are Yacht Club Flags?

A yacht club flag is more than a decorative piece—it's a symbol of authority and tradition on the water. Flown aboard private vessels, clubhouses, and during regattas, yacht flags represent officer rank and yacht club affiliation. Our collection includes all officer ranks so you can outfit your club in proper protocol.

Understanding Yacht Club Flag Officers

In every yacht club, flag officers form the leadership structure. Our lineup includes flags for every officer role:

• Commodore – The senior officer, often represented by a swallow-tailed flag with three stars or balls.
• Vice Commodore – Denoted by two symbols, usually flown when second in command is aboard.
• Rear Commodore – Identified by one star or ball; assists with club operations and events.
• Past Commodore – A special flag used to honor those who previously held the top rank.

Yacht Flag Meanings & Etiquette

Yacht flag meanings stem from historic maritime customs.

Officer flags, with their unique designs and number of devices, indicate a chain of command within a yacht club. The use of swallow-tailed pennants, stars, or balls allows for easy recognition of rank.

In the United States, the US yacht flag tradition favors consistency and respect—officers fly their designated flag at the mainmast, starboard spreader or yard arm, depending on the vessel.

Yacht Club Officer Flags for Sale

If you're looking for a yacht flag for sale, we offer a full selection of officer flags to suit any club's needs. All of our flags are:

• Crafted from durable marine grade 200 denier nylon
• Some flags are available in a variety of sizes to suit different vessels
• Designed in many different styles such the swallow-tail, triangular or traditional rectangular style
• Finished with canvas headers and brass grommets or pole sleeves
• Proudly Made in the USA

Choose individual officer flags or complete sets to outfit your club leadership. Whether you're replacing a worn flag or preparing for a ceremonial change of command, we have the ideal yacht club flag solution for you.

The Yacht Club Commodore Flag

The yacht club commodore flag holds a special place in any yacht club. Representing the senior-most officer, our commodore flag comes in a traditional rectangular design with 4 rows of reinforced stitching to hold up against the wind. It’s flown with honor aboard the Commodore’s vessel or displayed at club headquarters during events.

Order Your Yacht Club Flag Today

Shop our collection of yacht flags and officer flags to prepare your vessel with high quality and long lasting flags. equip your vessel or club with tradition, pride, and professionalism. Whether you need a yacht club commodore flag or a full set of yacht club flag officers, Gettysburg Flag Works is your trusted source for high-quality, American-made marine flags.