Random trivia...can we make this work

[Boasun]

In Dutton's and Bowditch the NELS isn't mentioned. Could be the reason why I was ignorant of NELS.

[bubb2]

the stars, just one if I remember right

[Boasun]

The Australian Ensign (Blue & Red both) Have two more stars in the field.

Your take bearings of 313 true & 076 true on two objects. Which bearing of a third object will give the best fix:
A. 048T
B. 101T
C. 142T
D. 187T

[Idiens]

They are both what the British would call defaced blue ensigns. (Union flag in the top corner). Both use the stars of the southern cross constellation, but the stars in the NZ ensign are red while those of OZ are white, in addition, the Ozzie's have a large white star below the corner Union flag

[Boasun]

Which would a Yacht fly: The Blue ensign or the red ensign of The UK and Its Colonies?

[bubb2]

Originally Posted by Boasun

The Australian Ensign (Blue & Red both) Have two more stars in the field.

Your take bearings of 313 true & 076 true on two objects. Which bearing of a third object will give the best fix:
A. 048T
B. 101T
C. 142T
D. 187T

D. closer to 90'

[Idiens]

A yacht should wear the ensign of is state of registry. The red duster is for normal UK registry, but there are many who have been granted the right to fly various blue ensigns, usually defaced. I think the ANZACs would wear their own.

[Boasun]

Who is Charlie Noble??

[sailingdog]

Boasun-

Charlie's been in this thread previously.

[Hartley18]

Originally Posted by Idiens

A yacht should wear the ensign of is state of registry. The red duster is for normal UK registry, but there are many who have been granted the right to fly various blue ensigns, usually defaced. I think the ANZACs would wear their own.

AFAIK, the Navy & Goverment are the only ones allowed to use the Australian Ensign - it's the Blue Ensign for the rest of us (at least as long as we're a Monarchy!).

Here's one example: Royal Warrant - and, no, I'm not a member.