going by the rules - reading the signals
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Reading the Signals
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.
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
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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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Reading the Signals
POSTPONEMENT
AP OVER NUMERAL PENNANT
Hours postponement from the scheduled starting time (for two hours in this example)
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SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
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Reading the SignalsStart show
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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Reading the Signals
POSTPONEMENT
AP over H
Races not started are postponed. Further signals ashore
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SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
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Reading the Signals
POSTPONEMENT
AP over A
Races not started are postponed. No more racing today.
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SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
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Reading the Signals
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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SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
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Reading the SignalsStart show
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.
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
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Reading the Signals
ABANDONMENT
N over H
All races are abandoned. Further signals ashore
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SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
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Reading the Signals
ABANDONMENT
N over A
All races are abandoned. No more racing today.
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SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
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Reading the Signals
RECALL
FIRST SUBSTITUTE
General Recall.The warning signal will be made 1 minute after removal.
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SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
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Reading the SignalsStart show
RECALL
FIRST SUBSTITUTE
General Recall.The warning signal will be made 1 minute after removal.
SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
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Reading the Signals
SHORTENED COURSE
S
The course has been shortened. Rule 32.2 is in effect.
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SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
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Reading the Signals
CHANGING THE NEXT LEG
C
The position of the next mark has been changed.
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SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
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Reading the Signals
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CHANGING THE NEXT LEG
C
The position of the next mark has been changed to this new compass bearing.
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SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
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Reading the Signals
CHANGING THE NEXT LEG
C
The position of the next mark has been changed to starboard.
Start show
SIGNAL FLAG/FLAG OR BOARD SOUNDS
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Reading the Signals
CHANGING THE NEXT LEG
C
The position of the next mark has been changed to port.
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SIGNAL FLAG/FLAG OR BOARD SOUNDS
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Reading the Signals
CHANGING THE NEXT LEG
C
The position of the next mark has been changed to increase the length of the leg.
Start show
SIGNAL FLAG/FLAG OR BOARD SOUNDS
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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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SIGNAL FLAG/FLAG OR BOARD SOUNDS
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Reading the Signals
RECALL
X
Individual Recall.
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SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
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Reading the Signals
RECALL
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)
NO SOUND
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SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
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Reading the Signals
OTHER SIGNALS
L
Ashore: A notice to competitors has been posted.Afloat: Come within hail or follow this boat
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SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
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Reading the Signals
OTHER SIGNALS
Y
Wear a personal flotation device
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SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
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Reading the Signals
OTHER SIGNALS
M
The object displaying this signal replaces a missing mark.
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SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
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OTHER SIGNALS
Blue Flag or Shape
This race committee boat is in position at the finishing line.
NO SOUND
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SIGNAL FLAG SOUNDS
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Reading the Signals
ClassWARNING
PREPARATORY
ONE-MINUTE
STARTING
STARTING SIGNALS – NO PENALTY
FLAGS MINUTES TO GO
SOUNDS
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4
1
0
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Reading the Signals
WARNING
PREPARATORY Flag I: Rule 31.1 is
in effect.
ONE-MINUTE
STARTING
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Class
STARTING SIGNALS – I FLAG
FLAGS MINUTES TO GO
SOUNDS
5
4
1
0
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Reading the SignalsStart show
Class
STARTING SIGNALS – Z FLAG
FLAGS MINUTES TO GO
SOUNDS
5
4
1
0
WARNING
PREPARATORY Flag Z: Rule 31.2 is
in effect.
ONE-MINUTE
STARTING
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Reading the SignalsStart show
Class
STARTING SIGNALS – Z and I FLAG
FLAGS MINUTES TO GO
SOUNDS
5
4
1
0
WARNING
PREPARATORY Flags Z with I. Rules 31.1 and 31.2 are in
effect.
ONE-MINUTE
STARTING
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Reading the Signals
WARNING
PREPARATORY Black Flag: Rule 31.3 is in effect.
ONE-MINUTE
STARTING
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Class
STARTING SIGNALS – BLACK FLAG
FLAGS MINUTES TO GO
SOUNDS
5
4
1
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GOING BY THE RULES
STARTERS
What’s new for 2009 – quick guide
What’s new for 2009 – in detail
INGREDIENTS
Reading the signals
Major definitions in action
The Racing Rules of Sailing
The Definitions
What’s cooking?
THE MAIN COURSE
Basically and Fundamentally…
We’re racing!
We’re starting!
We’re rounding!
We’re taking turns!
We’re finishing!
We’re unhappy!