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This is the AP flag
(Answering Pennant)
which means that
races not started are
postponed.
The AP flag flown over
the H flag means that
races not yet started
are postponed. More
information ashore.

The AP flag over the A
flag means that races
not yet started are
postponed. No more
racing today.
The AP flag over a
numeral pennant 1-6
means that races are
postponed by 1-6 hours
from the scheduled
starting time.
Flag S is used when a
race course has been
shortened.
When flag C is
displayed at a rounding
mark, it means that the
position of the next
mark has been changed.
Flag L. Flown ashore,
means a notice to
competitors has been
posted. Flown afloat,
means come within hail
or follow this boat.

Flag N means that all
races that have started
are abandoned and
competitors
must
return to the starting
area.

The N flag over the H
flag means all races
are abandoned. More
information ashore.

The N flag over the A
flag means all races are
abandoned. No more
racing today.
Flag X. Used for
individual recalls when
a few boats have
crossed the start line
too soon. Those boats
have to turn back and
start again.
First Substitute flag.
Used at the start of
races for general recalls
when lots of boats
have started early. The
whole fleet will have to
re-start the race again.

Flag Y is flown to tell
competitors that they
must wear personal
buoyancy (lifejackets).

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