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The Start
- On Sundays:
- 3-minute-intervals will be used between signals
- Visual start shapes will only be used when requested by a racing participant.
- On Wednesdays:
- Dingy start
- No visual start shapes due to limited race committee size.
| Standard Start Sequence | ||
|---|---|---|
| Signal | Sound (colored shape) | Elapsed Time |
| 3-5 blasts for Pre-warning | -10 to 15 seconds | |
| Warning | Horn (Yellow shape) | 0 |
| Preparatory | Horn (Blue shape) | 3 |
| Start of First Class | Horn (Red shape) | 6 |
| Start of Second Class | Horn (Red shape) | 9 |
| Start of Third Class | Horn (Red shape) | 12 |
- Lower each colored shape one minute before the next signal.
- Start of subsequent classes will follow in the same format.
| Dingy Start Sequence (using the Ollie Wallock Race Start Machine): | ||
|---|---|---|
| TIME TO START | Signal | Purpose |
| Start The Timer | 10 Count Internal Beep | Indicate Start of Timer |
| 3 Minutes | 3 Long Blasts on HORN | 3 Minute Signal |
| 2 Minutes | 2 Long Blasts on Horn | 2 Minute Signal |
| 1:30 Minutes | 1 Long Blast and 3 Short Blasts on HORN | 1 ½ Minute Signal |
| 1 Minute | 1 Long Blast on HORN | 1 Minute Signal |
| 0:30 Seconds | 3 Short Blasts on HORN | 30 Seconds to Start |
| 0:20 Seconds | 2 Short Blasts on HORN | 20 Seconds to Start |
| 0:10 Seconds | 1 Short Blast on HORN | 10 Seconds to Start |
| 0:05 Seconds | 5 Blasts on HORN - Countdown to START | 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Second(s) to Start |
| START | 1 Long Blast on HORN | START |
| Next fleet starts using a continuation of the foregoing | ||
Each fleet will have its own start if it averaged at least 3 starters the previous series. Otherwise a fleet starts with the Handicap fleet. Fleets with their own start will be posted on the bulletin board.
The starting sequence of the classes will be posted prior to the warning signal on the Committee Boat using white squares with class symbols. The starting sequence of classes is; Lasers, DaySailer (DS), DaySailer Single-handed (DSS), Mercury (M), and Handicap (H). The Race Committee may combine starts at their discretion if there are too few yachts. If no yachts from a class are entered, that class will not be included in the starting sequence.
The races for any given day will be cancelled or postponed if the winds are consistently below 3 mph or consistently above 18 mph.
All yachts not starting or preparing to start must keep clear of the starting line or risk disqualification (DSQ).
The race committee will attempt to hail each yacht that is over the starting line before the start. However, it is the yacht's responsibility to start properly.