1. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
POSTPONEMENT
AP
Races not started are
postponed. The warning
signal will be made one
minute after removal unless
at that time the race is
postponed again or
abandoned.
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2. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
END OF POSTPONEMENT
AP
Races not started are
postponed. The warning
signal will be made one
minute after removal unless
at that time the race is
postponed again or
abandoned.
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3. Start show Start Section
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
POSTPONEMENT
AP OVER NUMERAL
PENNANT
Hours postponement from
the scheduled starting time
(for two hours in this
example)
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4. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
END OF POSTPONEMENT
AP OVER NUMERAL
PENNANT
Hours postponement from
the scheduled starting time
(for two hours in this
example)
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5. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
POSTPONEMENT
AP over H
Races not started are
postponed. Further signals
ashore
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6. Start show Start Section
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
POSTPONEMENT
AP over A
Races not started are
postponed.
No more racing today.
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7. Start show Start Section
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
ABANDONMENT
N
All races that have started are
abandoned. Return to the
starting area. The warning
signal will be made 1 minute
after removal unless at that
time the race is abandoned
again or postponed.
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8. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
ABANDONMENT
Removal of N
All races that have started are
abandoned. Return to the
starting area. The warning
signal will be made 1 minute
after removal unless at that
time the race is abandoned
again or postponed.
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9. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
ABANDONMENT
N over H
All races are abandoned.
Further signals ashore
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10. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
ABANDONMENT
N over A
All races are abandoned.
No more racing today.
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11. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
RECALL
FIRST SUBSTITUTE
General Recall.
The warning signal will be
made 1 minute after removal.
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12. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
RECALL
FIRST SUBSTITUTE
General Recall.
The warning signal will be
made 1 minute after removal.
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13. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
SHORTENED COURSE
S
The course has been
shortened. Rule 32.2 is in
effect.
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14. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
CHANGING THE NEXT LEG
C
The position of the next mark
has been changed.
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15. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
CHANGING THE NEXT LEG
C
The position of the next mark
has been changed to this new
0
compass bearing. 160
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16. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG/FLAG OR BOARD SOUNDS
CHANGING THE NEXT LEG
C
The position of the next mark
has been changed to starboard.
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17. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG/FLAG OR BOARD SOUNDS
CHANGING THE NEXT LEG
C
The position of the next mark
has been changed to port.
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18. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG/FLAG OR BOARD SOUNDS
CHANGING THE NEXT LEG
C
The position of the next mark
has been changed to increase
the length of the leg.
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19. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG/FLAG OR BOARD SOUNDS
CHANGING THE NEXT LEG
C
The position of the next mark
has been changed to
decrease the length of the leg.
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20. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
RECALL
X
Individual Recall.
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21. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
RECALL NO SOUND
X
Individual Recall.
The flag is removed at the
earliest of four minutes from
the starting signal, or one
minute before a later starting
signal, or when all recalled
boats have returned (round an
end if applicable)
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22. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
OTHER SIGNALS
L
Ashore: A notice to
competitors has been posted.
Afloat: Come within hail or
follow this boat
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23. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
OTHER SIGNALS
Y
Wear a personal flotation
device
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24. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
OTHER SIGNALS
M
The object displaying this
signal replaces a missing
mark.
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25. Start show
Reading the Signals
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
OTHER SIGNALS
Blue Flag or Shape NO SOUND
This race committee boat is in
position at the finishing line.
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26. Start show
Reading the Signals
STARTING SIGNALS FLAGS SOUNDS MINUTES
– NO PENALTY TO GO
WARNING Class 5
PREPARATORY 4
ONE-MINUTE
1
STARTING 0
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27. Start show
Reading the Signals
STARTING SIGNALS FLAGS SOUNDS MINUTES
– I FLAG TO GO
WARNING Class 5
PREPARATORY 4
Flag I: Rule 31.1 is
in effect.
ONE-MINUTE 1
STARTING
0
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28. Start show
Reading the Signals
STARTING SIGNALS FLAGS SOUNDS MINUTES
– Z FLAG TO GO
WARNING Class 5
PREPARATORY 4
Flag Z: Rule 31.2 is
in effect.
ONE-MINUTE 1
STARTING
0
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29. Start show
Reading the Signals
STARTING SIGNALS FLAGS SOUNDS MINUTES
– Z and I FLAG TO GO
WARNING Class 5
PREPARATORY
4
Flags Z with I. Rules
31.1 and 31.2 are in
effect.
1
ONE-MINUTE
STARTING 0
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30. Start show
Reading the Signals
STARTING SIGNALS FLAGS SOUNDS MINUTES
– BLACK FLAG TO GO
WARNING Class 5
PREPARATORY 4
Black Flag: Rule
31.3 is in effect.
ONE-MINUTE 1
STARTING
0
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31. GOING BY THE RULES
What’s cooking?
THE MAIN COURSE STARTERS
Basically and Fundamentally… What’s new for 2009 – quick guide
We’re racing! What’s new for 2009 – in detail
We’re starting! INGREDIENTS
We’re rounding! Reading the signals
We’re taking turns! Major definitions in action
We’re finishing! The Racing Rules of Sailing
We’re unhappy! The Definitions
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