Ngaire has created the perfect character in Dudley Do Right. The pin makes me wish that I was sailing with all of you.

For those who are interested, the pennon (triangular flag) is used by the RCMP musical ride. The RCMP musical ride frequently asked questions provides the following information:

"Is there any significance to the pennon (triangular flag) being red and white?

The different regiments, i.e. the Polish Lancers, British light dragoons, etc., used the lance in battle. They had a pennon below the tip which served to absorb the blood, preventing it from running down the lance and making it slippery. The pennon of the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) on its March West was of British regulation pattern in red and white. The lances of the NWMP were never used at war.

Furthermore, on November 21st 1921, with the approval of King George V, a Canadian proclamation assigned red and white as the official colours of Canada. Consequently, on ceremonial occasions, we could hold no more appropriate colours aloft on our lances."