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Starting Sequences and Flags |
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The Flags
To understand the starting sequences first each sailor should familirise themselves with the flags used to signal the start for thier fleet/class:
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Fleet / Class |
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Laser |
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Solo |
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RS200
Only used for RS200 open events
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Topper & RS Feva
Slow Handicap (Wed)
Only used if more than 3 boats of this class entered or at Topper / RS Feva open events
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Handicap (Sun)
Fast handicap (Wed)
Includes RS200, Topper and RS Feva when not sailing with thier own start flag
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One other flag used at the start is the Blue Peter.
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Blue Peter
This flag is raised 2 minutes before the start of the first fleet/class race and lowered with the start of the last fleet/class race
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Raising and Lowering of the flags
The General rule for all starts except pursuit races is:
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Flag |
Gun / Hooter |
| 4 minutes before a class start |
class flag raised |
sounded once |
| At the start |
class flag lowered |
sounded once |
Combining each of the above flag sequences:
| Start sequence for the second, forth and fith Sundays of each month |
Start sequence for the third Sunday of each month |
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