Sailing Race Signal Flags
Races not started are postponed. The warning signal will be made 1 min after removal unless at that time the race is postponed again or abandoned.
AP
Races not started are postponed. No more racing today.
AP Over A
Races not started are postponed. Further signals ashore.
AP over H
Rule 30.3 is in effect: "...no part of a boat's hull, crew or equipment shall be in the triangle formed by the ends of the starting line and the first mark during the last minute before her starting signal. If a boat breaks this rule...she shall be disqualified without a hearing..."
Black flag
This race committee boat is in position at the finishing line.
Blue Flag
The position of the next mark has been changed.
C
General Recall. the warning signal will be made 1 min after removal.
First Substitute
Rule 30.1 is in effect: "...any parts of a boat's hull, crew or equipment is on the course side of the starting line or one of its extensions during the last minute before her starting signal, she shall thereafter sail from the course side across an extension to the pre-start side before starting."
I
Afloat: Come within hail or follow this boat. Ashore: A notice to competitors has been posted.
L
The object displaying this signal replaces a missing mark.
M
All races that have started are abandoned. Return to the starting area. The warning signal will be made 1 min after removal unless at that time the race is abandoned again or postponed.
N
All races are abandoned. Further signals ashore.
N over A
All races are abandoned. Further signals ashore.
N over H
Preparatory signal
P
The course has been shortened. Rule 32.2 is in effect: "...the finishing line shall be (a) at a rounding mark, between the mark and...flag S; (b) at a line boats are required to cross at the end of each lap...; (c) at a gate, between the gate marks."
S
Individual Recall
X
Wear a personal flotation device.
Y
Rule 30.2 is in effect. "...no part of a boat's hull, crew or equipment shall be in the triangle formed by the ends of the starting line and the first mark during the last minutes before her starting signal." Scoring penalties apply.
Z