What is a Burgee flag?Updated 9 days ago

A burgee  (pronounced  bur + jee) is a triangular flag used by oceangoing vessels as identification. A symbol of their home harbor. For generations, ships arriving into new ports would gift the harbormaster their burgee as a sign of gratitude for safe anchorage. 

This distinctive flag used in sailing to identify a particular yacht club, sailing organization, or individual boat. It is typically triangular in shape and flown from the masthead, halyard, or backstay of a sailboat.

The burgee often features the club's or organization's logo, emblem, or colors, which helps distinguish one boat or group from another. It is a symbol of affiliation or membership, similar to a national flag representing a country.

Sailing burgees have a long history and are widely used in competitive sailing, yacht racing, and recreational boating. They serve both practical and aesthetic purposes, making it easy to identify boats and promoting a sense of camaraderie among sailors.

THE FLORENCE BURGEE  🚩

The two-tone red burgee flag on our gear is more than a logo. It's an emblem of our founder John Florence's genuine connection to water, earth and sky. 

It represents the endless pursuit of utilitarian solutions for modern sport conditions.

And it’s a symbol of home. The birthplace of JJF & the dynamic R&D environment where this equipment is rigorously tested everyday – Oahu’s North Shore.