A British yacht in Portugal flies a small Portuguese flag under the starboard spreader. What is it called?
A sailing yacht seen from the side, bow to the right. A small flag flies under the crosspiece on the mast.
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The courtesy flag. The courtesy flag is a small version of the maritime flag (civil ensign) of the country you are visiting. It goes under the starboard spreader, and nothing should fly above it on that side.
