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All boats must make a proper start; i.e. cross the starting line between the committee boat and the pin in the direction of the first mark after the START signal. If a boat is over the starting line early, it shall be hailed by the Race Committee, identified by skipper or boat number, and told "Over Early". Boats over early must sail around either end of the starting line and re-cross the line. "Over early" boats have no rights over any other boats who have started properly and must remain clear of them until re-crossing the starting line.

If many boats are "over early", a General Recall signal shall be given. The Red flag will be waved and two sound signals shall be given. When all boats have returned to the Preparation area, the last five minute starting sequence will begin with the Preparation signal.

It is the responsibility of the Over Early boat to detect the hail from the committee boat. A boat not making a proper start will be scored DSQ by the RC.

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