Races shall be started by using the following signals.
Times shall be taken from the visual signals; the absence of a sound signal shall be disregarded.
(Racing Rules of Sailing 2017-2020, Part 3 - Conduct of a race, #26)
Class start at 2 minute intervals
Minutes Before Starting Signal |
Visual Signal | Sound Signal |
Means | ||||
T - 8 minutes | ![]() |
One | Handicap class flag raised | ||||
T - 6 minutes | ![]() |
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One | Preparatory flag & Enterprise class flag raised | ||
T - 4 minutes | ![]() |
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One | Handicap class flag lowered & GP14 class flag raised (Handicap Fleet Start) |
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T - 2 minutes | ![]() |
One | Enterprise class flag & Preparatory flag lowered (Enterprise Class Start) |
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T - 0 | One | GP14 class flag lowered (GP14 Class Start) |
Individual Recall | ![]() |
Flag raised + Sound (x1) | |
General Recall | ![]() |
Flag raised + Sound (x2), Warning signal will be made 1 minute after removal. |
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