Is flying a pirate flag lame?

[radioguy]

Hey guys and gals,

I'm new to sailing. Is it considered lame to fly a pirate flag up on my shrouds or stays? Just a small one?

Thanks
RG

[lydanynom]

You'd get more of a consensus asking about US politics or MAC vs PC.

A couple of recent threads containing a lot of talk and opinions about flags:

http://www.sailnet.com/forums/genera...-s-ensign.html

http://www.sailnet.com/forums/genera...where-why.html

[FSMike]

It's OK if you have a cannon.

Hell, anything's OK if you've got a cannon.

[radioguy]

Haha

Things to buy:

1. Cannon!

It's crazy reading what people write here "If I saw a pirate flag I'd fire on them!" .... Are you guys nuts? Good thing I (will be) sail on lakes!

[DwayneSpeer]

Lame? No, it is a statement of your state of mind at the time. Just be ready to share the rum to any and all boarders.

[rockDAWG]

Originally Posted by radioguy

Hey guys and gals,

I'm new to sailing. Is it considered lame to fly a pirate flag up on my shrouds or stays? Just a small one?

Thanks
RG

It is your boat, do whatever you want. .

But as for me, I wouldn't unless I have compelling story to tell the world. Likewise, I wouldn't put bumper stickers on my car either.

[wwilson]

Originally Posted by radioguy

...Is it considered lame to fly a pirate flag up on my shrouds or stays?

Oh Yeah! Or worse.

[Bene505]

Real pirates don't fly the Jolly Roger, so you ought to be ok.

Regards,
Brad

[PBzeer]

Other than the fact that pirates rape, pillage, and have lousy hygiene (except in the movies), no, there's nothing wrong with showing your support

[Allanbc]

Flying the Jolly Roger is OK only if you have a large crew of scantily clad busty wenches.