RACE SIGNALS

The meanings of visual and sound signals are stated below. An arrow pointing up or down ( ) means that a visual signal is displayed or removed. A dot ( ) means a sound; five short dashes (– – – – –) mean repetitive sounds; a long dash (—) means a long sound. When a visual signal is displayed over a class flag, the signal applies only to that class.

Postponement Signals

AP Races not started are postponed. The warning signal will be made 1 minute after removal unless at that time the race is postponed again or abandoned. | AP over H Races not started are postponed. Further signals ashore. | AP over A Races not started are postponed. No more racing today.

Penant 1 | Penant 2 | Penant 3 | Penant 4 | Penant 5
Penant 6 | Penant 7 | Penant 8 | Penant 9

AP over a numeral pennant 1- 9 Postponement of 1- 9 hours from the scheduled starting time.

Abandon Signals

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. | N over H All races are abandoned. Further signals ashore. | N over A All races are abandoned. No more racing today.

Praparatory Signals

— P Praparatory Signal. | — I Rule 30.1 is in effect. | — Z Rule 30.2 is in effect. | — U Rule 30.3 is in effect. | — Black Flag. Rule 30.3 is in effect.

Recall Signals | Shortend course

X Individual recall. | First Substitute General recall. The warning signal will be made 1 minute after removal. | S The course has been shortened. Rule 32.2 is in effect.

Changing the next leg

– – – – – C The position of the next mark has been changed. | to starboard | to port | to decrease the length of the leg | to increase the length of the leg

Other Signals

L Ashore: A notice to competitors has been posted. Afloat: Come within hail or follow this boat. | – – – – – M The object displaying this signal replaces a missing mark. | Y Wear a personal flotation divice. | (No soundsignal) Blue flag or shape. This race committee boat is in position at the finishing line.