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AS from 1st September

the following starting proceedures will apply to each race. (Excluding staggered starts)

Starting Signals:

Races will be started as follows. Times shall be taken from the visual signals; the failure of a sound signal shall be disregarded.

Signals will be made from signal lights mounted on the clubhouse above the starting line.

Warning signal

Five minutes before the start of the race a blue light will be turned on and a sound signal made.

Preparatory signal

Four minutes before the start of the race a red light will be turned on, the blue light will be turned off, and a sound signal made.

One-minute signal

One minute before the start of the race an amber light will be turned on, the red light will be turned off, and a sound signal made.

Starting signal

At the start of the race a green light will be turned on, the amber light will be turned off, and a sound signal made.