- The raising of an orange flag on the Race Committee vessel
shows that the starting line has been established and that the
Race Committee vessel is on station.
- The start line will be between the halyard carrying the orange flag on the Race Committee vessel and the starting mark. The starting mark can be any one of the fixed course marks for Wednesday night races.
- The starting area extends the length of the starting line ahead of and behind the starting line. It also extends one-half of the length of the starting line past either end of the line. See diagram on the next page.
- All races on the permanent course will be sailed leaving marks to port.
- The raising of the blue flag on the Race Committee vessel shows that the finishing line has been established and that the Race committee vessel is on station.
- Curfew will be at 2045 to May 31st; 2100 to July 31st; 2045 to September 15th, and 2030 to season end. However, if any boat in a Division finishes within the time limit, there will be an extension of 10 minutes beyond curfew for the remaining yachts in the Division. The Race Committee vessel will make 4 sound signals in rapid succession to signify end of time for all Divisions. The Race Committee reserves the right to alter these curfew times up to one hour before the race.
- The starting area extends to the length of the start line
ahead of and behind. It also extends one half length past either
end of the line. Once your prep sequence has begun and until
the start, your fleet has priority in that box. Boats in other
fleets should keep well clear of the area.
The hoisting of the P Flag – Preparatory - with 1 sound signal indicates the 4-minute mark in the start sequence. The lowering of the P Flag – Preparatory - with 1 long sound indicates the one-minute mark in the start sequence. 
The raising of the First Substitute Pennant, accompanied by 2 sound signals in rapid succession indicates a general recall. 
The hoisting of Code Flag “X”, accompanied by a sound signal, will indicate a single or several premature starters. This flag will be lowered when all premature starters have properly restarted, or one minute before the next starting signal. The Race Committee will attempt to call out the sail number or yacht name of each premature starter. Failure to hear recall shall not relieve a yacht of the obligation to make a proper start. 
IF IN DOUBT, RESTART. If a “Change of Course” is required, the Race Committee shall signal the leading boat by posting Code Flag “C”. The flag will be accompanied by continuous sounds (horn) before the lead boat rounds the mark for the next leg on which the course has been changed. 
The raising of the Code Flag “S”, accompanied by 2 sound signals in rapid succession, indicates a shortened course. Yachts will finish at the mark at which the Race Committee vessel is stationed. 
The raising of the Code Flag “N”, accompanied by 3 sound signals in rapid succession, indicates the race has been abandoned or cancelled. 
The raising of the Answering Pennant, accompanied by 2 sound signals in rapid succession, indicates a postponement. 
Starting & Finishing Procedures