Race Flags
There are many flags. Here are some typically seen at LMYC…
The Class Flag goes up at five minutes before the start and remains up until the start. LMYC display the Lighting Class Flag.
The Preparatory flag goes up at four (4) minutes before the start. The P flag is blue with a white, square center. It is accompanied by a sound signal. This flag will remain up for three minutes.
The P flag comes down at one minute before the start. It is accompanied by a sound signal. The only flag still up is the Class Flag.
START: The Class Flag comes down. It is accompanied by a sound signal. You should be at or very near the starting line going fast.
S: White with blue square. This flag means, "The course has been shortened. The finish is between this flag and the nearby rounding mark,"
N: Blue and white checkers. This flag means, "The race has been abandoned." It should be accompanied by 3 sound signals.
Y: Diagonal red and yellow stripes. This flag means that all competitors are required to wear personal buoyancy.
Nautical Alphabet Flags
