1 Reading the Signals 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. SIGNALFLAG SOUNDS Start show Section Start Main Menu

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

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

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

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

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

7 Reading the Signals 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. Start Section Start show SIGNALFLAG SOUNDS Section Start Main Menu

8 Reading the Signals Start show 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. SIGNALFLAG SOUNDS Section Start Main Menu

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

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

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

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

13 Reading the Signals SHORTENED COURSE S The course has been shortened. Rule 32.2 is in effect. Start show SIGNALFLAG SOUNDS Section Start Main Menu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

27 Reading the Signals WARNING PREPARATORY Flag I: Rule 31.1 is in effect. ONE-MINUTE STARTING Start show STARTING SIGNALS – I FLAG FLAGS MINUTES TO GO SOUNDS Section Start Main Menu

28 Reading the Signals Start show STARTING SIGNALS – Z FLAG FLAGS MINUTES TO GO SOUNDS WARNING PREPARATORY Flag Z: Rule 31.2 is in effect. ONE-MINUTE STARTING Section Start Main Menu

29 Reading the Signals Start show STARTING SIGNALS – Z and I FLAG FLAGS MINUTES TO GO SOUNDS WARNING PREPARATORY Flags Z with I. Rules 31.1 and 31.2 are in effect. ONE-MINUTE STARTING Section Start Main Menu

30 Reading the Signals WARNING PREPARATORY Black Flag: Rule 31.3 is in effect. ONE-MINUTE STARTING Start show STARTING SIGNALS – BLACK FLAG FLAGS MINUTES TO GO SOUNDS Section Start Main Menu

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