Individual recall-time limit

The instant the first boat finishes, sound a clearly recognizable signal (e.g. a gun shot), so that the other competitors have a time reference to the first finish; record the hour, minute and seconds, and calculate the time limit.

The finish of the subsequent boats may be accompanied by a different sound signal, such as a whistle or a horn. However, a sound signal for boats finishing is not compulsory. It is just a means of communication to the competitor ("We have noticed you crossing the finishing line"); but a sound signal given to a boat does not necessarily mean that boat validly finishes according to the RRS Definitions. If that boat e.g. infringed the Black Flag Rule, but continues the race and then crosses the finishing line (receiving a sound signal), it still will be scored DSQ (RRS 30.3 and RRS A 3).

The instant the first boat that started properly finishes, sound a clearly recognizable signal, so that

the other competitors have a time reference to the first finish. This time must be recorded (the hour, minute and seconds) and the time limit calculated. It should be remembered however, that an OCS boat that was the first to cross the finish line may request redress and be reinstated, thus influencing the time limit.

No other sound signals should be made. There is no reference to a sound signal being required in the RRS, when a boat finishes. Making a sound signal for every boat is a nuisance when the RO is recording the finishing positions on a dictaphone.