A handy, pocket-sized reference guide that will enable you to understand maritime flags - whether that be how they are made up, the do's, the dont's, or the traditions and myths of flying flags. Expanded and updated for its third edition, the Reeds Handbook now includes masthead burgees, as well as new advice on changing rules in European waters and beyond, plus more information on the use and etiquette of surrounding local, regional and other unofficial flags.

Concise but comprehensive, the guide includes:

Flag etiquette and usage (from positions to salutes to timing and more).
National maritime flags.
Signal flags (including naval codes, distress signals and racing codes).
Special ensigns, jacks, burgees, official and defence flags, and code flags.
Yacht club burgees.