The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Flying Start

Sea Terms

This is the start now generally adopted by all yacht clubs in this country, and means that upon the firing of a preparatory gun the yachts are supposed to be under way and ready to manoeuvre for position, and ready to cross the line upon the firing of the second or starting gun.

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