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Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG SOUNDS 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. Main Menu Section Start 1

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals 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. Main Menu Section Start 2

Start Section Start show SIGNAL FLAG Reading the Signals SOUNDS POSTPONEMENT AP OVER NUMERAL PENNANT Hours postponement from the scheduled starting time (for two hours in this example) Main Menu Section Start 3

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG SOUNDS END OF POSTPONEMENT AP OVER NUMERAL PENNANT Hours postponement from the scheduled starting time (for two hours in this example) Main Menu Section Start 4

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG SOUNDS POSTPONEMENT AP over H Races not started are postponed. Further signals ashore Main Menu Section Start 5

Start Section Start show SIGNAL FLAG Reading the Signals SOUNDS POSTPONEMENT AP over A Races not started are postponed. No more racing today. Main Menu Section Start 6

Start Section Start show SIGNAL FLAG Reading the Signals SOUNDS 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. Main Menu Section Start 7

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG SOUNDS 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. Main Menu Section Start 8

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG SOUNDS ABANDONMENT N over H All races are abandoned. Further signals ashore Main Menu Section Start 9

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG SOUNDS ABANDONMENT N over A All races are abandoned. No more racing today. Main Menu Section Start 10

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG SOUNDS RECALL FIRST SUBSTITUTE General Recall. The warning signal will be made 1 minute after removal. Main Menu Section Start 11

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG SOUNDS RECALL FIRST SUBSTITUTE General Recall. The warning signal will be made 1 minute after removal. Main Menu Section Start 12

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG SOUNDS SHORTENED COURSE S The course has been shortened. Rule 32. 2 is in effect. Main Menu Section Start 13

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG SOUNDS CHANGING THE NEXT LEG C The position of the next mark has been changed. Main Menu Section Start 14

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG SOUNDS CHANGING THE NEXT LEG C The position of the next mark has been changed to this new compass bearing. Main Menu Section Start 15

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG/FLAG OR BOARD SOUNDS CHANGING THE NEXT LEG C The position of the next mark has been changed to starboard. Main Menu Section Start 16

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG/FLAG OR BOARD SOUNDS CHANGING THE NEXT LEG C The position of the next mark has been changed to port. Main Menu Section Start 17

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG/FLAG OR BOARD SOUNDS CHANGING THE NEXT LEG C The position of the next mark has been changed to increase the length of the leg. Main Menu Section Start 18

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG/FLAG OR BOARD SOUNDS CHANGING THE NEXT LEG C The position of the next mark has been changed to decrease the length of the leg. Main Menu Section Start 19

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG SOUNDS RECALL X Individual Recall. Main Menu Section Start 20

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG SOUNDS RECALL NO SOUND 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) Main Menu Section Start 21

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG SOUNDS OTHER SIGNALS L Ashore: A notice to competitors has been posted. Afloat: Come within hail or follow this boat Main Menu Section Start 22

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG SOUNDS OTHER SIGNALS Y Wear a personal flotation device Main Menu Section Start 23

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG SOUNDS OTHER SIGNALS M The object displaying this signal replaces a missing mark. Main Menu Section Start 24

Start show SIGNAL Reading the Signals FLAG SOUNDS OTHER SIGNALS NO SOUND Blue Flag or Shape This race committee boat is in position at the finishing line. Main Menu Section Start 25

Start show STARTING SIGNALS – NO PENALTY Reading the Signals FLAGS SOUNDS MINUTES TO GO WARNING 5 PREPARATORY 4 ONE-MINUTE 1 STARTING 0 Main Menu Section Start 26

Start show STARTING SIGNALS – I FLAG Reading the Signals FLAGS SOUNDS MINUTES TO GO WARNING 5 PREPARATORY Flag I: Rule 31. 1 is in effect. 4 ONE-MINUTE 1 STARTING 0 Main Menu Section Start 27

Start show STARTING SIGNALS – Z FLAG Reading the Signals FLAGS SOUNDS MINUTES TO GO WARNING 5 PREPARATORY Flag Z: Rule 31. 2 is in effect. 4 ONE-MINUTE 1 STARTING 0 Main Menu Section Start 28

Start show STARTING SIGNALS – Z and I FLAG Reading the Signals FLAGS SOUNDS WARNING MINUTES TO GO 5 PREPARATORY Flags Z with I. Rules 31. 1 and 31. 2 are in effect. 4 1 ONE-MINUTE 0 STARTING Main Menu Section Start 29

Start show STARTING SIGNALS – BLACK FLAG Reading the Signals FLAGS SOUNDS MINUTES TO GO WARNING 5 PREPARATORY Black Flag: Rule 31. 3 is in effect. 4 ONE-MINUTE 1 STARTING 0 Main Menu Section Start 30

GOING BY THE RULES What’s cooking? THE MAIN COURSE Basically and Fundamentally… We’re racing! We’re starting! We’re rounding! We’re taking turns! STARTERS What’s new for 2009 – quick guide What’s new for 2009 – in detail INGREDIENTS Reading the signals Major definitions in action We’re finishing! The Racing Rules of Sailing We’re unhappy! The Definitions 31