Start Sequence for Wednesday Night Races     Download (Word)         Wed. Night Racing >>  
     
  Notes:  
 
  • Horn sounds with each flag change.
  • All racers need to check in with the race committee: Hail your boat name and your intended start.
  • Races start at 6:00 PM when on Daylight Saving Time and at 5:30 when on Standard Time.
 
     
 
Standard Time Daylight Time Flag Change Flags Displayed Class Descriptions
       
5:30 PM 6:00 PM First class flag raised (white)
(5 min. to first start)
  First Class:
 Working Sails (Main & jib)
 PHRF >150
5:31 PM 6:01 PM Prep. flag added
(4 min. to first start)
 
5:34 PM 6:04 PM Prep. flag lowered
(1 min. to first start)
   
5:35 PM 6:05 PM FIRST START:  First class flag lowered &
Second class flag (green) raised
(5 min. to second start)
Text Box:  
green
  Second Class:
 Working Sails (Main & jib)
 PHRF 150 or less
5:36 PM 6:06 PM Prep. flag added
(4 min. to second start)
Text Box:  
green
 
5:39 PM 6:09 PM Prep. flag lowered
(1 min. to second start)
Text Box:  green
   
5:40 PM 6:10 PM SECOND START: Second class flag lowered &
Third Class flag (light blue) raised
(5 min. to third start)
Text Box: light blue
  Third Class:
  All-Sails
  PHRF > 150
5:41 PM 6:11 PM Prep. flag added
(4 min. to third start)
Text Box: light blue
 
5:44 PM 6:14 PM Prep. flag lowered
(1 min. to third start)
Text Box: light blue
   
5: 45 PM 6:15 PM THIRD START: Third class flag lowered &
Fourth Class flag (pink) raised
(5 min. to fourth start)
Text Box:   
pink
 
  Fourth Class:
  All-Sails
  PHRF 150 or less
5:46 PM 6:16 PM Prep. flag added
(4 min. to fourth start)
Text Box: pink
 
 
5:49 PM 6:19 PM Prep. flag lowered
(1 min. to fourth start)
Text Box: pink
 
   
5:50 PM 6:20 PM FOURTH START:  Fourth class flag lowered