Starting Sequence - Saturday's Handicap Racing
Order Of Starts
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.
(Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024, Part 3 - Conduct of a race, #26)
6.4 SATURDAY SERIES RACING
Starting signals will be made at two minute intervals (4 - 2 - GO).
(a) There will be a single start and scored as handicap racing.
(b) If there are too many starters for a long start line then, at the discretion of the OoD, the racing may be separate class starts.
T - 4 | ![]() |
Fast Handicap fleet flag raised | |||
T - 2 | ![]() |
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Preparatory flag raised | ||
T - 0 | Prparatory flag & Fast Handicap fleet flag lowered |
Recall Signals
Individual Recall | ![]() |
Flag raised + Sound (x1) | |
General Recall | ![]() |
Flag raised + Sound (x2), Warning signal will be made 1 minute after removal. |