MYC Burgee
Club Flag
Blue/Red E
E-Scow Class Flag
Warning Signal. 5 minutes to race start when raised. Race start when lowered.
P
Preparatory signal. A boat over the line at the start can return through the line or round an ends but must keep clear of boats not returning. If they fail to return through the line they will be scored OCS
Solid Black
↑ * ↓ ⸺
The Black Flag Rule 30.3 will be in effect. A boat within the triangle formed by the ends of the line and the first mark during the minute before the start will be disqualified without a hearing
S - Shorten Course
↑ * *
Finish is between the nearby mark and the mast displaying the S flag. For gate, finish between the gate marks.
A
No more racing today
L
↑ *
Afloat: Come Within Hail or Follow This Boat.
Ashore: A notice to competitors has been posted.
Y - Yellow / Red stripes
↑ *
Wear A Personal Floatation Device
Solid Red
Class Flag
Warning Signal. 5 minutes to race start when raised. Race start when lowered.
I
↑ * ↓⸺
The Round-an-End Rule 30.1 will be in effect. A boat over the line during the minute before the start must sail to the pre-start side of the line around either end before starting. Boats failing to comply be scored OCS
1st Sub
General Recall
All boats return and start new sequence after all other fleets have started.
C
- - - - -
The position of the next mark has been changed
M
- - - - -
Object displaying this signal replaces missing mark
AP
↑ * * ↓ *
Races not yet started are postponed.
H
Reverse Course
Solid Orange
Start Flag. The staff displaying this flag marks one end of the starting line. OPTIONALLY also marks one end of the Finish line. Using the orange flag for finishing changes RRS 2021-2024 Rule 11.1
Solid Blue flag or shape. OPTIONAL color to use by the Race committee for denoting one end of the finishing line. Normally one end of the finish line will be marked with a solid orange flag. Using the orange flag for finishing changes RRS 2021-2024 Rule 11.1 .
Solid White
Class Flag
Warning Signal. 5 minutes to race start when raised. Race start when lowered.
Z
↑ * ↓ ⸺
The 20% Penalty Rule 30.2 will be in effect. A boat within the triangle formed by the ends of the line and the first mark during the minute before the start will receive a 20% scoring penalty
I - Individual Recall
↑ *
One or more boats did not start correctly and must return and do a proper start. The X flag is displayed until the earliest of the following: all boats over the line early have returned correctly, 4 minutes from the start or until one minute before the next start.
With "C" flag:
Next mark will be to starboard of current location
N
↑ * * * ↓ *
All races that have started are abandoned. Return to starting area for a new start. The first warning signal will be made 1 minute after N flag is removed unless the race is again abandoned or postponed.
H
When flown beneath other flags: "Further signals ashore"
⸺ = long sound
----- = repetitive sound
* = sound
↑ = when flag raised
↓ = when flag lowered