Sailing Races - General Instructions

Unless otherwise stated in sailing instructions, the following will apply:

  1. Rules
    1. All races shall be sailed under the 2004 International Sailing Federation Rules, as well as these instructions and any class rules that are applicable and not in conflict.
    2. Amendments to these instructions may be made by announcing them in the sailing instructions and/or at the skippers’ meeting on the day on which they shall take effect.
  2. Schedule
    1. The schedule posted on the notice board will be the “official” schedule and it is considered part of these instructions.
    2. The schedule will be divided into the following four classes:
      • Class “R” – Regattas (major)
      • Class “A” – Formal trophy/championship races
      • Class “B” – Major (seasonal) series
      • Class “C” – Monthly series, practice/novice races.
  3. Courses
    1. The course diagrams in the Yearbook are considered part of these instructions.
    2. Twice around will be signaled by code flag “T”.
  4. The Start
    1. Races will be started in accordance with rule 26.1 system 2. The starting countdown sequence will be 4-2-0 as follows:
      1. Horn and red flag (warning) - 5:00 min
      2. Horn and Blue Peter Flag raised - 4:00 min
      3. Blue Peter Flag lowered - 1:00 min
      4. Red Flag lowered and Start Horn - 0:00 min
    2. Separate starts will be determined at the skippers’ meeting
    3. A yacht will not start later than 10 minutes after her starting signal
    4. The starting line shall be a line between an orange mark and the “R.C.” flag on the race committee boat or station.
  5. Recalls
    1. Individual recalls will be signaled in accordance with rule 29.2 for all events.
    2. General recalls will be signaled in accordance with rule 29.3 for all events.
    3. Rule 30.1, the “One Minute Rule” shall apply on all recalled starts.
  6. The Finish
    1. The finish line shall be between an orange mark and a blue flag on the race committee boat or station.