However, if several boats start early the race officer will start the race again. He or she can, on subsequent starts, use different flags in place of the ‘P’ flag to signal different penalties to deter people from starting early.
For more information, refer to the rules book and your club sailing instructions.
更多相关信息,可参阅航海规则书和俱乐部的⽐赛航⾏细则。
TOP TIP 重要提示
The sound signals are used to draw sailors’ attention to the visual signals (the flags). Take your timing from the visual signals.
声⾳信号⽤于提醒参赛者注意视觉信号(信号旗)。计时应以视觉信号为准。
Where on the Starting Line? 如何选择最佳起航点?
Aim to start in clean air – as clear of other boats as possible. 起航时,为获得清晰的受⻛,应尽量避开其他船只。
One of the most important rules in sailing is the port/starboard rule. So as to try and prevent collisions, a boat on port tack must keep clear of a boat on starboard tack. Because the start inevitably has lots of boats going upwind, close to each other, it is generally easier to start on starboard tack.