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NOTICE OF RACE, SAILING INSTRUCTIONS AND SIGNALS

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NOTICE OF RACE, SAILING INSTRUCTIONS AND SIGNALS

25.1:

The notice of race shall be made available to each boat that enters an event before she enters. The sailing instructions shall be made available to each boat before a race begins.

25.2:

The meanings of the visual and sound signals stated in Race Signals shall not be changed except under rule 86.1(b). The meanings of any other signals that may be used shall be stated in the notice of race or sailing instructions.

25.3:

When the race committee is required to display a flag as a visual signal, it may use a flag or other object of a similar appearance.

Definitions in Context

Boat

A sailboat and the crew on board, that are subject to the rules.

Rule

The complete written rules contained in this document, which includes all racing rules including those established by the International Sailing Federation and other governing authorities.

Race

A race is a sailing competition that is held under these rules and is conducted by a host organization according to the sailing instructions.

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