Races shall be started by using the following signals. Times shall be taken
from the visual signals; the absence of a sound signal shall be disregarded.
minutes before
starting signal |
Visual signals |
Sound signal |
means |
| 5* |
Class Flags |
One |
Warning signal |
| 4 |
P ,
I ,
Z ,
Z with I
U  or
black flag |
One |
Preparatory Signal |
| 1 |
Preparatory flag removed |
One long |
One minute |
| 0 |
Class flag removed |
One |
Starting signal |
* or as stated in the notice of race or sailing instructions
The warning signal for each succeeding class shall be made with or after the starting signal of the preseding class.
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