The meanings of visual and sound signals are stated below. An arrow pointing up or down (
) means that a visual signal is displayed or removed. A dot ( ) means a sound; five short dashes (----- ) mean repetitive sounds. A long dash (
When a visual signal is displayed over a class flag, the signal applies only to that class.
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POSTPONEMENT SIGNALS AP
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Races not started are postponed. The warning signal will be made 1 minute after removal unless at that time the race is postponed again or abandoned.
) means a long sound.
•• AP over H
Races not started are postponed. Further signals ashore.
•• AP over A
Races not started are postponed.
No more racing today.
ABANDONMENT SIGNALS N
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All races that have started are abandoned. Return to the starting area. The warning signal will be made 1 minute after removal unless at that time the race is abandoned again or postponed.
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AP over a numeral pennant Hours postponement from the scheduled starting time.
N over H All races are abandoned. Further signals ashore.
N over A All races are abandoned. No more racing today.
