Think you know the race signals? Here are some activities to challenge yourself. We’ve updated the material to include the changes for the 2021-2024 racing rules of sailing – the V flag, blue flag, and orange flag were added.

Race Signals Summary

Here’s a summary of all the race signals, directly from the 2021-2024 rules. If needed, study this before you take the quiz. If you have trouble remembering the signals, you could download it and laminate to store onboard.

Online Quiz

Here’s a link to an online quiz on the signals. The quiz is free, but you need to log in as a SailZing user. Don’t have an account? Register here.

Worksheet

Here’s a race signals worksheet to challenge yourself or your sailing school students. Simply download the worksheet and fill in the blanks for each flag shape:

• Name of flag (X, I, etc.)
• Number of sounds when flag is raised and/or lowered
• Meaning of flag

When finished, view the answer key.

SailZing Racing Rules Category
World Sailing – Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024