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    This document lists and defines international code flags and their meanings, as well as flags used by race committees to communicate with boats during sailing races. It provides phonetic pronunciations and explanations for over 40 flags, including flags indicating diver down, dangerous cargo, pilot required, fire, medical assistance needed, and more. It also covers flags used for starting, recalling, shortening course, and other race management signals.

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    This document lists and defines international code flags and their meanings, as well as flags used by race committees to communicate with boats during sailing races. It provides phonetic pronunciations and explanations for over 40 flags, including flags indicating diver down, dangerous cargo, pilot required, fire, medical assistance needed, and more. It also covers flags used for starting, recalling, shortening course, and other race management signals.

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    International Code Flags

    Flag Name & Phonetic Pronunciation Meaning

    Alfa
    AL-fah

    I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed.

    Bravo
    BRAH-voh

    I am taking in, discharging, or carrying dangerous cargo.

    Charlie
    CHAR-lee

    "Yes" or "affirmative". Change of Course (Sailing Regatta)

    Delta
    DELL-tah

    I am maneuvering with difficulty; keep clear.

    Echo
    ECK-oh

    I am directing my course to starboard.

    Foxtrot
    FOKS-trot

    I am disabled; communicate with me. On aircraft carriers: Flight Operations underway

    Golf
    GOLF

    I require a pilot.

    Hotel
    hoh-TELL

    I have a pilot on board.

    India
    IN-dee-ah

    I am directing my course to port. (International) Coming alongside. (Navy) Round the Ends Starting Rule (Sailing Regatta)

    Juliet
    JEW-lee-ett

    I am on fire and have dangerous cargo; keep clear.

    Kilo
    KEY-loh

    I wish to communicate with you.

    Lima
    LEE-mah

    You should stop your vessel immediately. Come Within Hail or Follow Me (Sailing Regatta)

    Mike
    MIKE

    My vessel is stopped; making no way. Mark Missing (Sailing Regatta)

    November
    no-VEM-bur

    No or negative. Abandonment and Re-sail (Sailing Regatta)

    Oscar
    OSS-kur

    Man overboard.

    Papa
    pah-PAH

    All personnel return to ship; proceeding to sea (Inport).

    Quebec
    kay-BECK

    Ship meets health regs; request clearance into port. (International) Boat recall; all boats return to ship. (Navy)

    Romeo
    ROH-me-oh

    None. (International) Preparing to replenish (At sea). Ready duty ship (In port). (Navy)

    Sierra
    see-AIR-ah

    Moving astern. (International) Conducting flag hoist drill. (Navy) Shorten Course (Sailing Regatta)

    Tango
    TANG-go

    Keep clear; engaged in trawling. (International) Do not pass ahead of me. (Navy)

    Uniform
    YOU-nee-form

    You are running into danger.

    Victor
    VIK-tah

    I require assistance.

    Whiskey
    WISS-kee

    I require medical assistance.

    Xray
    ECKS-ray

    Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals. Individual Recall (Sailing Regatta)

    Yankee
    YANG-kee

    I am dragging anchor. (International) Ship has visual communications duty. (Navy) Wear Life Jackets (Sailing Regatta)

    Zulu
    ZOO-loo

    I require a tug. 20% Scoring Penalty (Sailing Regatta)

    Code/Answer Code or Answer

    Message is understood. Also, numeric decimal point. (International) Flag that follows is from the International Code of Signals. (Navy) Postponement (Sailing Regatta)

    First substitute (First Repeater) First sub

    Substitute for the first flag in this hoist. (International) Also "repeats" the first flag or series of flags in this hoist Absence of flag officer or unit commander (In port). (Navy) General Recall (Sailing Regatta) Substitute for the second flag in this hoist. (International) Absence of chief of staff (In port). (Navy)

    Second substitute Second sub

    Third substitute Third sub

    Substitute for the third flag in this hoist. (International) Absence of commanding officer (In port). (Navy)

    One WUN

    None. (International) Numeral one. (Navy)

    Two TOO

    None. (International) Numeral two. (Navy)

    Three TREE

    None. (International) Numeral three. (Navy)

    Four FOW-er

    None. (International) Numeral four. (Navy)

    Five FIFE

    None. (International) Numeral five. (Navy)

    Six SICKS

    None. (International) Numeral six. (Navy)

    Seven SEV-en

    None. (International) Numeral seven. (Navy)

    Eight ATE

    None. (International) Numeral eight. (Navy)

    Nine NIN-er

    None. (International) Numeral nine. (Navy)

    Zero ZEE-roh

    None. (International) Numeral zero. (Navy)

    Pennant one PEN-ant WUN

    Numeral one. (International) Pennant one. (Navy)

    Pennant two PEN-ant TOO

    Numeral two. (International) Pennant two. (Navy)

    Pennant three PEN-ant TREE

    Numeral three. (International) Pennant three. (Navy) Numeral four. (International) Pennant four. (Navy) Postponement (Sailing Regatta) Numeral five. (International) Pennant five. (Navy)

    Pennant four PEN-ant FOW-er

    Pennant five PEN-ant FIFE

    Pennant six PEN-ant SICKS

    Numeral six. (International) Pennant six. (Navy)

    Pennant seven PEN-ant SEV-en

    Numeral seven. (International) Pennant seven. (Navy)

    Pennant eight PEN-ant ATE

    Numeral eight (International) Pennant eight. (Navy)

    Pennant Nine PEN-ant NIN-er

    Numeral nine (International) Pennant nine. (Navy)

    Pennant zero PEN-ant ZEE-roh

    Numeral zero (International) Pennant zero. (Navy)

    Race Committee Flags


    Flag/Shape Name Sounds Meaning

    Postponement Signals Races not started are postponed. The warning signal will be made 1 minute after removal unless at that time the race is postponed again or abandoned.

    AP

    2 when raised 1 when lowered

    AP over H

    2 when raised 1 when lowered

    Races not started are postponed. Further signals ashore.

    AP over A

    2 when raised 1 when lowered

    Races not started are postponed. No more racing today.

    AP over Numeral Pennant 1

    2 when raised 1 when lowered

    Postponement of 1 hour from the scheduled starting time.

    Other numeral pennants may also be used. - AP over a numeral pennant 1-6. Postponement of 1-6 hours from the scheduled starting time. See above for images of these numeral pennants. Abandonment Signals All races that have started are abandoned. Return to the starting area. The warning signal will be made 1 minute after removal unless at that time the race is abandoned again or postponed.

    3 when raised 1 when lowered

    N over H

    3 when raised

    All races are abandoned. Further signals ashore.

    N over A

    3 when raised

    All races are abandoned. No more racing today.

    Starting & Preparatory Signals Class Flag Raised Warning 1 5 minutes to start

    Preparatory (or I or Z or Black Flag) Raised I - Rule 30.1 is in effect. Z - Rule 30.2 is in effect. Black flag - Rule 30.3 is in effect. 1 4 minutes to start

    Preparatory (or I or Z or Black Flag) Lowered

    1 minute to start

    Class Flag Lowered

    Start Recall Signals

    Start

    1 when raised

    Individual Recall

    First Substitute

    2 when raised 1 when lowered

    General Recall. The warning signal will be made 1 minute after removal.

    Changing the Next Leg

    Repetitive

    The position of the next mark has been changed:

    with green triangle

    to starboard

    with red square

    to port

    with minus symbol

    to decrease the length of the leg

    with plus symbol

    to increase the length of the leg

    Other Signals

    2 when raised

    The course has been shortened. Rule 32.2 is in effect.

    1 when raised

    Ashore: A notice to competitors has been posted. Afloat: Come within hail or follow this boat.

    Repetitive

    The object displaying this signal replaces a missing mark.

    1 when raised

    Wear a personal flotation device.

    Blue flag or shape.

    No sound

    This race committee boat is in position at the finishing line.

    Miscellaneous Flags

    Small Craft Warning Up to 38 mph winds Gale Warning 39-54 mph winds

    Storm Warning 55-73 mph winds Hurricane Warning 74+ mph winds

    USCG Auxilary World Flag Database

    US Power Squadron C.I.A. - Flags of the World

    Race Committee Flags of All Countries

    Semaphore Flag Signalling System Nautical Flag Translator

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