Positioning of Onlay on Kayak -- don't want it upside down

I have the Blue Heron onlay to apply to my Wood Duck 10 kayak. I intend to apply it close to the deck bow (front end of the top of the boat). I don’t know if there a general concensus on how to install…what should be closest to the bow, the head of the blue heron or the feet. Please advise asap. Thank you very much.

I don’t think that there’s a formal code, as there is for the MIT Rat Ring. You’re the builder, it’s your boat, do what makes you happiest.

Have fun,

Laszlo

Laszlo, Thank you very much for the prompt response. Looking forward to finishing this amazing project.