Starting Sequence

Time to Start	Flags	Sound	Signal
5*	Class flag displayed		Warning signal
4	P, I, Z, Black flag or I and Z displayed		Preparatory signal
1	Preparatory signal flag(s) removed	long	One minute signal
0	Class flag removed		Start

^* or as stated in the sailing instructions.

(Race Committee may announce time to start over VHF radio for non-spinnaker boats. Signals and flags will be considered primary and official.)