RACE SIGNALS

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; dots with dashes (.---.) mean repetitive sounds. 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.

↑..
AP over H
Races not started are postponed. Further signals ashore.

↑..
AP over A
Races not started are postponed. No more racing today.

↑..↓.
Pennant 1

↑..↓.
Pennant 2

↑..↓.
Pennant 3

↑..↓.
Pennant 4

↑..↓.
Pennant 5

↑..↓.
Pennant 6

AP over a numeral pennant 1-6 Postponement of 1-6 hours from the scheduled starting time.

Abandonment 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.

Preparatory Signals

↑.↓_
P
Preparatory Signal

↑.↓_
I
Rule 30.1 is in effect

↑.↓_
Z
Rule 30.2 is in effect

↑.↓_
Black Flag
Rule 30.3 is in effect

Recall Signals

↑.
X
Individual recall

↑..↓.
First Substitute
General recall. The warning signal will be made 1 minute after removal.

Course Change Signals

↑..
S
No later than the warning signal: Sail the short course. At a rounding or finishing mark: Finish between the nearby mark and the staff displaying this flag.