Mullingar Sailing Club

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5 Minute start sequence
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Time to start Signal Sound Flags Paddles
5 Warning signal one Class flag displayed one
4 Preparatory signal one Preparatory flag(s) displayed two
1 One minute signal one long Preparatory flag(s) removed one
0 Start one Class flag removed one removed

A digital stopwatch with a count down timer is stored in the boat house.

Flags are optional, if they are available and there are two bodies on the Rescue Boat, Paddles are a last resort.

Normal preparatory flag :

Class flag : any non Preparatory flag


Preparatory Flag(s)

Meaning

P

Normal preparatory flag; no starting penalties are in effect. Boats that are over the line at the start can return through the line or round the ends.

I

The Round-an-End Rule 30.1 will be in effect. If a boat is over the line during the minute before the start then they must sail to the pre-start side of the line around either end before starting.

Z

The 20% Penalty Rule 30.2 will be in effect. If a boat is in the triangle formed by the ends of the line and the first mark during the minute before the start it will receive a 20% scoring penalty. (20% of the number entered or as dictated by the sailing instructions)

Black Flag

The Black Flag Rule 30.3 will be in effect. If boat is in the triangle formed by the ends of the line and the first mark during the minute before its start it will be disqualified.



I & Z

Both the Round-an-End Rule and the 20% Penalty Rule will be in effect during the minute before the start.