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Welcome Sailors
Race start sequences and racing courses
A bit of Trivia Where do the words Port and Starboard originate from? In times of old ships were steered by a Steering board mounted on the right side
of the ship, from this we get Starboard. Consequently the ship could not be berthed on this side, so the left side of the ship became the port side.
5 Minutes, one hoot Class flag up
4 Minutes, one hoot P, Z, I or Black flag up
1 Minute, one hoot P flag down
0 minute Start one hoot Class flag Down
Typical Race Start Sequence
Hints for starting
• Always look for the flags sound is delayed• Always check the SI’s for changes to starting.• General recalls are often signaled from a rescue boat• Buy a flags sticker for your boat• Never assume check the flag• Racing at Cowes check for the smoke• Get into position to see the raising of the flag before
prestart• If you miss the first signal use the second• Carry a count down device on board.
What is this signal and which
photo do you think it relates
too?
Windward Leeward Course
Windward leeward with offset markBasic windward leeward course
Trapezoid Course
Ok Interdominions Easter course Triangle, Windward return course