Fun with flags

There are several signal flags that are used to help co-ordinate the start and conduct of racing. Our sailors who race should be able to recognize them and understand what those flags mean, especially what the flags that are flown during the start sequence mean.

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Warning Signal.
5 minutes to race start when the class flag is raised.

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Preparatory signal.
4 minutes to start when flag Papa is raised.

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Preparatory signal.
Flag Papa removed 1 minute before start.

 

Start Signal.
Race starts when the class flag removed.

 

These flags can also be used to spell things out…

quintesail

Do you know what this says?

One Response to “Fun with flags”

  1. Sandy Says:

    It says Quinte SailAbility

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