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. |
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AP over A Races not started are postponed. No more racing today. |
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AP over a numeral pennant 1- 6 Postponement of 1- 6 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
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Recall Signals |
Shortend course |
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Changing the next leg
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to starboard |
to port |
to decrease the |
to increase the |
Other Signals
Ashore: A notice to competitors has been posted. Afloat: Come within hail or follow this boat. |
The object displaying this signal replaces a missing mark. |
Wear a personal flotation divice. |
Blue flag or shape. This race committee boat is in position at the finishing line. |