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An arrow pointing up or down () means that a visual signal is displayed or removed.
A dot () means a short sound.
Five short dashes () mean repetitive sounds.
A long dash () means a long sound.

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 The course has been shortened. Rule 32.2 is in effect.	C The position of the next mark has been changed.

Other Signals


			(no sound)
L Ashore: A notice to competitors has been posted. Afloat: Come within hail or follow this boat.	M The object displaying this signal replaces a missing mark.	Y Wear personal buoyancy.	Blue flag or shape. This race committee boat is in position at the finishing line.

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