P5
FLAGS O AND R
P5.1: When Rule P5 Applies
Rule P5 applies if the class rules permit pumping, rocking and ooching when the wind speed exceeds a specified limit.
P5.2: Before the Starting Signal
- (a) The race committee may signal that pumping, rocking and ooching are permitted, as specified in the class rules, by displaying flag O before or with the warning signal.
- (b) If the wind speed becomes less than the specified limit after flag O has been displayed, the race committee may postpone the race. Then, before or with a new warning signal, the committee shall display either flag R, to signal that rule 42 as changed by the class rules applies, or flag O, as provided in rule P5.2(a).
- (c) If flag O or flag R is displayed before or with the warning signal, it shall be displayed until the starting signal.
P5.3: After the Starting Signal
After the starting signal,
- (a) if the wind speed exceeds the specified limit, the race committee may display flag O with repetitive sounds at a mark to signal that pumping, rocking and ooching are permitted, as specified in the class rules, after passing the mark;
- (b) if flag O has been displayed and the wind speed becomes less than the specified limit, the race committee may display flag R with repetitive sounds at a mark to signal that rule 42, as changed by the class rules, applies after passing the mark.