STARTING RACES
Rule 26 is changed to:
Races shall be started by using the following signals. Times shall be taken from the visual signals; the absence of a sound signal shall be disregarded.
| Minutes before starting signal | Visual signal | Sound signal | Means |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Class flag | One | Warning signal |
| 2 | U or black flag | One | Preparatory signal |
| 1 | U or black flag removed | One long | One minute |
| 0 | Class flag removed | One | Starting signal |