2026 Programme
You can view a copy of the 2026 Programme as a downloadable PDF document.
Starting Times and Flags 2026
Saturday series
Back-to-back racing will apply on those Saturday races marked purple in BTB column. All other races will allow for a break between races.
1st & 2nd Spring, 1st & 2nd Summer, Autumn and Freezer (races 1 & 2)
Except where indicated the first start will be at 1320 and where races are not back-to back the second start will not be before 1500
Subsequent starts for the 1st race (sequence below) will follow at 3-minute intervals.
A start may be omitted and the starting sequence for any race may be altered at the discretion of the RO.
K start boats may be started as individual classes for the 2nd race.
| Class | Signal | |
|---|---|---|
| RS200 | RS insignia | |
| Cadet | Flag Y | |
| K Start for OK, Lark, Topper & Dragonfly (not handicap) (OK) (Lark) (Topper) (Dragonfly) | Flag K (Flag H – if individual start for 2nd race) (L insignia – if individual start for 2nd race) (Flag T- if individual start for 2nd race) (Flag W- if individual start for 2nd race) | |
| Wayfarer | W insignia (red “W” on a white background) | |
| Laser/ILCA U19 ILCA 4 & 6 may choose to start on the 1 minute, with finishing position recorded as part of the main fleet. | ILCA insignia | |
| Squib Squibs will start 3 minutes later for ‘all-in-start’ handicap events. | Naval Numeral 9 |
Saturday, Freezer races 3 to 8.
First start 1250
Wednesday Evening Series – up to and including 13 Aug
| Class | Start time of first race | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Laser/ILCA | 18:54 | ILCA insignia |
| Dragonfly | 18:57 | Flag W |
| Fast handicap | 19:00 | Flag E |
| Squib | 19:03 | Naval Numeral 9 |
| Slow handicap | 19:06 | Flag K |
Wednesday Evening Series – 20 Aug to 03 Sept
| Class | Start time of first race | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Laser/ILCA | 18:24 | ILCA insignia |
| Dragonfly | 18:27 | Flag W |
| Fast handicap | 18:30 | Flag E |
| Squib | 18:33 | Naval Numeral 9 |
| Slow handicap | 18:36 | Flag K |
Squib Course to be written up 45 minutes before start for all Wednesday evening races.
Saturday Race Cancellation Protocol
If high winds are forecast, racing may be cancelled beforehand according to the protocol.
