3.1 Starting Signals

The signals for starting a match shall be as follows. Times shall be taken from the visual signals; the failure of a sound signal shall be disregarded. If more than one match will be sailed, the starting signal for one match shall be the warning signal for the next match.

Time in minutes	Visual signals	Sound Signal	Means
7	Flag F Displayed	One	Attention signal
6	Flag F removed	None
5	Numeral pennant displayed*	One	Warning signal
4	Flag P displayed	One	Preparatory Signal
2	Blue or yellow flag or both displayed**	One**	End of Pre-start entry time
1	Flag P removed	One long
0	Warning signal removed	One	Starting signal

* Within a flight, numeral pennant 1 means Match 1, pennant 2 means Match 2, etc., unless the sailing instructions state otherwise.

** These signals shall be made only if one or both boats fail to comply with rule C4.2. The flag(s) shall be displayed until the umpires have signalled a penalty or for one minute, whichever is earlier.